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Shelly 1 Gen3 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Key differences between Shelly 1 Gen3 and Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Shelly 1 Gen3 — Yes; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly 1 Gen3 — Yes (Functions as a Bluetooth gateway); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Dry Contact Mode (features): Shelly 1 Gen3 — Yes; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
On Off Button (features): Shelly 1 Gen3 — No; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): Shelly 1 Gen3 — No; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Zigbee Hub required.
Apple Home (integrations): Shelly 1 Gen3 — Yes (Via Matter); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — SONOFF Hub required (SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.).
Matter (integrations): Shelly 1 Gen3 — Yes; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — SONOFF Hub required (The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.).
Ac Load Voltage (power): Shelly 1 Gen3 — 110-240 V; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 100-240 V.

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Option 1 · Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen3

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Apple Home

Shelly 1 Gen3Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Shelly 1 Gen3Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Bluetooth

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Catalog note
Functions as a Bluetooth gateway
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Radio Frequency

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Thread

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Dry Contact Mode

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Energy Monitoring

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Interlock Mode

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Ota

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power Off Memory

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Relay Channels

Shelly 1 Gen3: 1
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 1

Wet Contact Mode

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee Router

Shelly 1 Gen3: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
A reliable connection is crucial for your Zigbee network. ZBMINIR2, as a Zigbee router device with Turbo Mode, boosts signal strength and expands coverage for optimal performance.

Integrations

Alexa

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Apple Home

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.

Google Home

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Home Assistant

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Matter

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: SONOFF Hub required
Catalog note
The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.

SmartThings

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Shelly 1 Gen3: 110-240 V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Capacitive Load

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Load Voltage

Shelly 1 Gen3: 12V / 24-48V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Current

Shelly 1 Gen3: 10A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Idle Consumption

Shelly 1 Gen3: 1.2W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Catalog note
LED drivers, transformers and fans, with an RC snubber
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Neutral Required

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Catalog note
Powered from L and N terminals on 110-240 V AC (the DC supply options need no neutral)
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Load

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 1 Gen3: 16A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 10A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overheating Protection

Shelly 1 Gen3: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overpower Protection

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overvoltage Protection

Shelly 1 Gen3: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Shelly 1 Gen3 versus Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Specification	Shelly 1 Gen3	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Functions as a Bluetooth gateway	No
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No	No
Dry Contact Mode	Yes	No
Energy Monitoring	No	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	No	Yes
Ota	Yes	Yes
Power Off Memory	Not recorded	Yes
Relay Channels	1	1
Wet Contact Mode	Yes	Yes
Wireless Switch Mode	Not recorded	No
Zigbee Router	No	Yes Catalog note A reliable connection is crucial for your Zigbee network. ZBMINIR2, as a Zigbee router device with Turbo Mode, boosts signal strength and expands coverage for optimal performance.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note SONOFF lists this model among the Zigbee devices its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) publish to Matter, which is how it reaches the Apple Home app. Apple Home has no Zigbee radio of its own.
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes
Matter	Yes	SONOFF Hub required Catalog note The device is not Matter itself: SONOFF lists it among the Zigbee models its Matter bridges (Zigbee Bridge Ultra, iHost, NSPanel Pro) republish into Matter.
SmartThings	Yes	Yes
Power
Ac Load Voltage	110-240 V	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes	Yes
Capacitive Load	Yes	No
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Load Voltage	12V / 24-48V	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Current	10A	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Power	Yes	No
Idle Consumption	1.2W	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note LED drivers, transformers and fans, with an RC snubber	No
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	Yes Catalog note Powered from L and N terminals on 110-240 V AC (the DC supply options need no neutral)	Yes
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	16A	10A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	2400W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded

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