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2026 verdict
Shelly Plus 2PM beats Shelly 1L Gen4 in 2026, with its clearest edge on safety, relay channels, and energy monitoring.
It has the clearer edge on safety, relay channels, and energy monitoring, and it stays ahead on dry contact mode. You should still consider Shelly 1L Gen4 if integrations and zibgee router matter more than raw overall balance. That is why Shelly Plus 2PM wins the verdict here.
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| Feature | Shelly 1L Gen4 | Shelly Plus 2PM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection | Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Shelly 1L Gen4 |
| Relay Channels | 1 | 2 | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Dry Contact Mode | NO | YES | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Zibgee Router | YES | NO | Shelly 1L Gen4 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Power Off Memory | NO | NO | Tie |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
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- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Zibgee Router: YES
- - Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- - Relay Channels: 1 vs 2
Winner
26% OFF
€23.00
€31.00
- + Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- + Relay Channels: 2
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Zibgee Router: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Shelly 1L Gen4 or Shelly Plus 2PM?
Shelly Plus 2PM has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety, relay channels, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1L Gen4 and Shelly Plus 2PM?
Safety is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1L Gen4 lists Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection, while Shelly Plus 2PM lists Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection.
Who should buy Shelly 1L Gen4?
Choose Shelly 1L Gen4 if your priority is integrations and zibgee router and that matters more than safety.
Who should buy Shelly Plus 2PM?
Choose Shelly Plus 2PM if your priority is safety and relay channels and that matters more than integrations.
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