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Shelly 1PM Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Shelly 1PM Gen4
Winner
Shelly 1PM Gen4
$28.99
Buy on Amazon USA
Add power metering to the mix and the Shelly 1PM Gen4 comes out on top of this smart relay comparison, thanks to broader connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and Matter versus the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch's Zigbee-only radio), a fuller integrations list that adds Apple HomeKit and Matter, dry-contact wiring for garage doors and pumps, and instant power, voltage and consumption readings the Sonoff simply does not offer. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch answers with a more affordable price tag and settings that survive a power outage thanks to power-off memory, plus it slots straight into an existing Zigbee mesh without touching Wi-Fi. Both are single-channel relays that need a neutral wire. For anyone who wants to measure what a circuit draws while controlling it, or who wants the option to run over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee or Matter, the Shelly 1PM Gen4 is the stronger buy; pick the Sonoff only if you are building a pure Zigbee setup and do not need metering.
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Shelly 1PM Gen4
Shelly
#6 Best Seller in Relays

Shelly 1PM Gen4

Prime exclusive deal
$28.99
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Also sold in packs

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Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Sonoff
#2 Best Seller in Relays

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Prime exclusive deal
$12.90
Buy on Amazon USA

Also sold in packs

  • Pack of 2$22.90$11.45 per unitYou save $2.90Buy
  • Pack of 4$45.90$11.47 per unitYou save $5.70Buy
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FeatureShelly 1PM Gen4Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Price$28.99$12.90Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly 1PM Gen4
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigbeeZigbeeShelly 1PM Gen4
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly 1PM Gen4
Dry Contact ModeYESNOShelly 1PM Gen4
Rating4.64.6Tie
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionNoneTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
Zigbee RouterYESYESTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Winner
Shelly

Shelly 1PM Gen4

Prime exclusive deal
$28.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee
  • + Energy Monitoring: YES
  • - Price: $28.99 vs $12.90

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Shelly 1PM Gen4 or the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

The Shelly 1PM Gen4 wins this comparison, leading on connectivity and energy monitoring, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch stays cheaper and keeps its state through power outages.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly 1PM Gen4 and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Energy monitoring and connectivity. The Shelly 1PM Gen4 measures instant power, voltage and total consumption and can connect over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee or Matter, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch has no energy monitoring and only speaks Zigbee.

Does the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch need a hub?

Yes, it requires a compatible Zigbee bridge or hub to connect at all. The Shelly 1PM Gen4 works without any hub over Wi-Fi or Matter, and only needs one if you choose to run it over Zigbee.

Which one keeps its last state after a power outage?

The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch has power-off memory, so it restores its last on or off state after power returns. This is not listed on the Shelly 1PM Gen4.

Who should buy the Shelly 1PM Gen4?

Anyone who wants to monitor a circuit's energy use while controlling it, or who wants the flexibility to run the relay over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee or Matter.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Buyers building a Zigbee-only setup who do not need energy monitoring and want a more affordable single-channel relay for their existing mesh.

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