Winner
Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.
2026 verdict
Shelly 1PM Gen4 is the more complete option versus Shelly Plus 1 in 2026, helped most by price, integrations, and energy monitoring. The main reason it wins is price, integrations, and energy monitoring, and zibgee router strengthens that case. Shelly Plus 1 can still be the right pick, but only if safety outweighs the wider strengths of Shelly 1PM Gen4. That is enough to make Shelly 1PM Gen4 the better pick for most buyers.
| Feature | Shelly 1PM Gen4 | Shelly Plus 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $28.99 | $42.00 | Shelly 1PM Gen4 |
| Safety | None | Overheating protection | Shelly Plus 1 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Shelly 1PM Gen4 |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Gen4 |
| Zibgee Router | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Gen4 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Relay Channels | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Power Off Memory | NO | NO | Tie |
| Dry Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
Winner
$28.99
- + Price: $28.99
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Safety: None vs Overheating protection
$42.00
- + Safety: Overheating protection
- - Price: $42.00 vs $28.99
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is better overall: Shelly 1PM Gen4 or Shelly Plus 1?
Shelly 1PM Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, integrations, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1PM Gen4 and Shelly Plus 1?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1PM Gen4 lists $28.99, while Shelly Plus 1 lists $42.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Shelly 1PM Gen4 is listed at $28.99, while Shelly Plus 1 is listed at $42.00. Shelly 1PM Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1PM Gen4?
Choose Shelly 1PM Gen4 if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than safety.
Who should buy Shelly Plus 1?
Choose Shelly Plus 1 if your priority is safety and that matters more than price.
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