Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

The Sonoff MINI Dry wins overall as the cheaper, higher-rated unit with more integrations, including IFTTT and Apple HomeKit, and a physical button. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 counters with a 3-year warranty and a higher 8A load rating.

Load rating and warranty versus integrations. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 rates 8A and carries a 3-year warranty, while the Sonoff MINI Dry rates 2A and 1 year but adds IFTTT, Apple HomeKit and a physical on/off button. The Shelly drives more; the Sonoff connects to more.

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch. It works with Apple HomeKit and IFTTT alongside Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 skips HomeKit and IFTTT, though it does support Matter and Home Assistant.

Buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if you want a higher 8A load rating and a longer 3-year warranty for a tiny relay, and you are automating a garage door, sprinkler or light circuit that may draw more than a couple of amps.

Buy the Sonoff MINI Dry if you want the cheapest, best-reviewed pulse trigger for a gate or garage door, value Apple HomeKit and IFTTT support and a physical button, and your load stays within its 2A limit.