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

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

$14.90

The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch wins this smart relay comparison as the cheaper, better-rated unit with the widest integrations, adding IFTTT and Apple HomeKit on top of Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter, plus a physical on/off button. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 pushes back with a longer 3-year warranty (versus 1 year) and a higher 8A load rating against the Sonoff's 2A, so it drives heavier circuits and covers you longer. Both are tiny single-channel Wi-Fi relays with dry and wet contacts for garage doors and gate motors. Buy the Sonoff MINI Dry for a low-cost, well-reviewed pulse trigger with HomeKit and IFTTT; choose the Mini Gen3 when you need more load headroom and a longer warranty.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

$14.90

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$17.99	$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 Gen3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
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
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Price: $17.99 vs $14.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Winner

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 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 or the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch the better relay?

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.

What is the biggest difference between them?

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.

Which one supports Apple HomeKit and IFTTT?

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.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

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.

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

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.

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