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

Updated September 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.

Winner

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98

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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

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Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

$14.90

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$24.98	$14.90	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
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overcurrent protection	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	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

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+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $24.98 vs $14.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

$14.90

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+ Price: $14.90
+ Rating: 4.7
- 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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