Shelly Dimmer Gen4 vs Shelly Plus 1 comparison

Updated June 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.

2026 verdict

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 has the better all-around case than Shelly Plus 1 in 2026, starting with safety, connectivity, and integrations. The main reason it wins is safety, connectivity, and integrations, and energy monitoring and power off memory strengthen that case. There is still a case for Shelly Plus 1, but mainly if price, rating, and dry contact mode are what you value most. As a general recommendation, Shelly Dimmer Gen4 comes out on top.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

$49.98

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Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$42.00

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Feature	Shelly Dimmer Gen4	Shelly Plus 1	Winner
Price	$49.98	$42.00	Shelly Plus 1
Rating	4.0	4.6	Shelly Plus 1
Safety	Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection	Overheating protection	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly Plus 1
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

$49.98

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Price: $49.98 vs $42.00
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.6

Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$42.00

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+ Price: $42.00
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Dry Contact Mode: YES
- Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly Dimmer Gen4 or Shelly Plus 1?

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety, connectivity, and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly Dimmer Gen4 and Shelly Plus 1?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Dimmer Gen4 lists $49.98, while Shelly Plus 1 lists $42.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 is listed at $49.98, while Shelly Plus 1 is listed at $42.00. Shelly Plus 1 (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly Dimmer Gen4?

Choose Shelly Dimmer Gen4 if your priority is safety and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Shelly Plus 1?

Choose Shelly Plus 1 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.

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