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Shelly 2PM Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Even judged purely on Zigbee among smart relays, the Shelly 2PM Gen4 has an edge over the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: it includes the radio directly with no bridge required, and stacks Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Matter on top of it, while the Sonoff needs a separate Zigbee hub before it does anything and offers no other protocol. The Shelly 2PM Gen4 pulls further ahead with a complete set of overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protections, two channels of built-in energy monitoring, cover mode with obstacle detection for shutters and blinds, a broader integrations list, and a 3-year warranty versus the Sonoff's one year. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch holds onto a lower price, settings that persist through a power cut via power-off memory, and confirmed wet-contact wiring that the Shelly 2PM Gen4 does not list. For anyone automating two circuits, a roller shutter, or wanting layered safety protection and energy data, the Shelly 2PM Gen4 is the clear pick; the Sonoff remains a cheaper, simpler option for a single Zigbee-only circuit.
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FeatureShelly 2PM Gen4Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Rating4.65.0Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly 2PM Gen4
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionNoneShelly 2PM Gen4
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeZigbeeShelly 2PM Gen4
Relay Channels21Shelly 2PM Gen4
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly 2PM Gen4
Power Off MemoryNOYESSonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Wet Contact ModeNOYESSonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Dry Contact ModeNONOTie
Zibgee RouterYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Shelly 2PM Gen4 or the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

The Shelly 2PM Gen4 wins this comparison, leading on safety, connectivity, integrations and energy monitoring, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch stays cheaper and simpler for single-circuit Zigbee setups.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly 2PM Gen4 and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Protocol and channel count. The Shelly 2PM Gen4 has Zigbee built in alongside Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Matter, and controls two circuits, while the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is Zigbee-only, needs a hub, and controls just one.

Does the Shelly 2PM Gen4 need a separate Zigbee hub?

No, it includes Zigbee support directly, unlike the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch, which cannot connect to anything without a separate Zigbee hub or bridge.

Can the Shelly 2PM Gen4 automate roller shutters?

Yes, it has a dedicated cover mode with obstacle detection built for roller shutters, blinds and gates, a job the single-channel Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch cannot do.

Who should buy the Shelly 2PM Gen4?

Anyone automating two circuits or a motorized cover who wants full safety protection, per-channel energy monitoring and multi-protocol connectivity in one device.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Buyers who already have a Zigbee hub and just need an affordable single-channel relay that also extends mesh coverage as a router.

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