Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 wins this smart relay comparison on connectivity breadth and a longer 3-year warranty (versus 1 year), backed by Bluetooth and Zigbee radios plus a Zigbee router role the Sonoff cannot match. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch stays competitive as the cheaper, higher-rated unit, and it edges ahead on integrations by adding IFTTT alongside Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. It also offers a physical on/off button. The gap that matters most is load: the Shelly rates 8A while the Sonoff handles just 2A, so the Sonoff suits only light dry-contact triggers like gates and garage doors. Choose the Mini Gen4 for more headroom, multi-protocol reach and the longer warranty; pick the Sonoff MINI Dry for a cheap, purpose-built pulse trigger.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98

Buy on Amazon USA

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

7% OFF

$13.86

$14.90

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$24.98	$13.86	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Rating	4.5	4.7	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overcurrent protection	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $24.98 vs $13.86
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

7% OFF

$13.86

$14.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $13.86
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch the better relay?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 wins overall with wider connectivity (Bluetooth, Zigbee and a Zigbee router role), an 8A rating and a 3-year warranty. The Sonoff MINI Dry counters as the cheaper, better-rated unit with IFTTT support and a physical button, but only rates 2A.

What is the biggest difference between them?

Load capacity and radios. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 handles 8A and adds Bluetooth, Zigbee and Matter with a Zigbee router role, while the Sonoff MINI Dry rates just 2A and is Wi-Fi only. The Sonoff is a light-duty dry-contact trigger; the Shelly drives more.

Which one supports IFTTT and a physical button?

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch. It adds IFTTT to its integrations and includes a physical on/off button for manual, app-free control. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 skips IFTTT and has no physical button, relying on its app and web interface.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if you want more load headroom at 8A, multi-protocol control across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Matter, a Zigbee router role, and a longer 3-year warranty for a tiny relay in a crowded box.

Who should buy the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?

Buy the Sonoff MINI Dry if you want the cheapest, best-reviewed way to trigger a light circuit like a gate or garage door, value IFTTT support and a physical button, and your load stays within its 2A limit.

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