Winner
Updated March 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.
2026 verdict
For 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the stronger overall choice. It wins the broader comparison through price, integrations, and zibgee router, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. Choose Shelly Plus 1PM only if safety and energy monitoring matters more to you than the broader advantage from Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. That makes Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 the clearer recommendation in 2026.
| Feature | Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 | Shelly Plus 1PM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.49 | $27.49 | Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 |
| Safety | Overheating protection | Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection | Shelly Plus 1PM |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | Shelly Plus 1PM |
| Zibgee Router | YES | NO | Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Relay Channels | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Power Off Memory | NO | NO | Tie |
| Dry Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
Winner
$17.49
- + Price: $17.49
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Zibgee Router: YES
- - Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
$27.49
- + Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Price: $27.49 vs $17.49
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Shelly Plus 1PM?
- Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, integrations, and zibgee router.
- What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 and Shelly Plus 1PM?
- Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49, while Shelly Plus 1PM lists $27.49.
- Which one looks better on price?
- Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49, while Shelly Plus 1PM is listed at $27.49. Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 (better spec).
- Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?
- Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than safety.
- Who should buy Shelly Plus 1PM?
- Choose Shelly Plus 1PM if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
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