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Shelly Plus 1PM vs Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

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Updated January 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Measured consumption and full protection make the Shelly Plus 1PM the stronger single-channel relay here, ahead of the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch.
Shelly Plus 1PM
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Shelly Plus 1PM
$27.49
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It reports energy use, lists overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection, adds dry contact mode, handles inductive and capacitive loads at 16 A and comes with a 3 year warranty, all over Wi-Fi with no hub. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch wins on price and on ecosystem reach, as a Zigbee router that also reaches Apple Home and Matter through a SONOFF hub, which the Shelly Plus 1PM does not support at all. Both need a neutral wire. Pick the Shelly Plus 1PM for a heater, pump or appliance you want to track, and the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch for cheap Zigbee lighting.
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FeatureShelly Plus 1PMSonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart SwitchWinner
Price$27.49$17.99Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Rating4.64.1Shelly Plus 1PM
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly Plus 1PM
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothZigbeeShelly Plus 1PM
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly Plus 1PM
Dry Contact ModeYESNOShelly Plus 1PM
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionNoneTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Energy monitoring

The Shelly Plus 1PM measures energy use, which lets you see what a heater or a pump costs to run. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch has no energy monitoring.

Protection and load types

The Shelly Plus 1PM lists overheating, overvoltage, overcurrent and overpower protection and handles 16 A resistive, inductive and capacitive loads. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is rated 10 A resistive only and lists no protections.

Zigbee or Wi-Fi

The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is Zigbee only, needs a hub and repeats the signal for other devices. The Shelly Plus 1PM connects over Wi-Fi with no hub and is not a Zigbee router.

Apple Home and Matter

The Shelly Plus 1PM lists both as not supported. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch reaches Apple Home and Matter through a SONOFF hub, so it is the one to look at if your home runs on Apple Home.

Dry contact and warranty

The Shelly Plus 1PM adds dry contact mode and a 3 year warranty. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch has wet contact only and 1 year of coverage.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Shelly

Shelly Plus 1PM

$27.49
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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Price: $27.49 vs $17.99
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

What owners say

Owners of both relays report long-term reliability, some running units for a year or more without a reboot and others dozens of switches for years, and a small minority of each mention connection drops. Shelly Plus 1PM owners single out the energy readings, calling them accurate and useful for a water heater, an immersion heater or a washing machine, plus protections that give peace of mind behind a heavy load and easy Bluetooth-assisted setup, while they mention that some advanced app features sit behind a paid tier. Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch owners single out easy pairing with Home Assistant, Hubitat, SmartThings and even a Hue bridge, and they mention wiring that gets fiddly in small boxes, no dry contact mode and Apple Home and Matter only through a SONOFF hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly Plus 1PM or Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?

The Shelly Plus 1PM, because it adds energy monitoring, four protections, dry contact mode and a 3 year warranty. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is cheaper and is the better fit for a Zigbee network or Apple Home through a SONOFF hub.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly Plus 1PM and the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?

The radio and what it measures. The Shelly Plus 1PM is a Wi-Fi relay with energy monitoring, while the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is a Zigbee relay with no monitoring.

Does the Shelly Plus 1PM work with Apple Home?

No, it lists Apple Home and Matter as not supported. The Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch reaches both through a SONOFF hub.

Do the Shelly Plus 1PM and the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch need a neutral wire?

Yes, both list a neutral wire as required.

Who should buy the Shelly Plus 1PM?

Buyers who want to see the power draw of a heater, pump or appliance and want protections and dry contacts, over Wi-Fi with no hub.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?

Zigbee and Home Assistant users adding low-cost light switches who value a router that strengthens the mesh.

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