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Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Shelly Plus 1PM

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.
2026 verdict
Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
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Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
$24.98
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Newer, smaller and more connected, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 comes out ahead of the Shelly Plus 1PM as a smart relay, adding Apple Home and Matter support, a Zigbee radio that doubles as a Zigbee router and full Bluetooth, usually at a lower price. The Shelly Plus 1PM is still the relay for anyone who wants to measure and protect: it has built-in energy monitoring, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection on top of overheating protection, a higher 16A resistive rating against 8A, and owners rate it a little more warmly. The two share a lot as siblings: a single channel, dry and wet contact modes, AC and DC loads, OTA updates, a neutral wire requirement and a 3-year warranty. The Mini Gen4 is also the more compact module at 29 x 34 x 16 mm against 37 x 42 x 16 mm. Choose the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 for Matter, Apple Home or a crowded box, and the Shelly Plus 1PM for heavier loads with power data and full protection.
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FeatureShelly 1 Mini Gen4Shelly Plus 1PMWinner
Price$24.98$27.49Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Rating4.54.6Shelly Plus 1PM
SafetyOverheating protectionOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionShelly Plus 1PM
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Energy MonitoringNOYESShelly Plus 1PM
Zigbee RouterYESNOShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
ConnectivityBluetooth, Zigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Dry Contact ModeYESYESTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
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Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98
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  • + Price: $24.98
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Zigbee Router: YES
  • - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
  • - Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
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Shelly Plus 1PM

$27.49
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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
  • + Energy Monitoring: YES
  • - Price: $27.49 vs $24.98
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Shelly Plus 1PM?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4, on price, smart home integrations (Apple Home and Matter) and its Zigbee router role. The Shelly Plus 1PM wins on energy monitoring, safety protections and owner feedback.

Does the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 monitor energy like the Shelly Plus 1PM?

No. The Shelly Plus 1PM has built-in energy monitoring, while the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 does not. The Plus 1PM also adds overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection, where the Mini Gen4 only has overheating protection.

Which relay handles bigger loads?

The Shelly Plus 1PM is rated for resistive loads up to 16A, double the 8A (2000W) of the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. Both also support inductive, capacitive and DC loads.

Which one works with Matter and Apple Home?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 supports both, as well as Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Shelly Plus 1PM works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not Apple Home or Matter.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Apple Home and Matter users, Zigbee households that want another router in the mesh, and anyone fitting a relay into a tight box behind a light switch.

Who should buy the Shelly Plus 1PM?

Anyone switching heavier loads such as heaters or pumps who wants to track power use and have overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection built in.

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