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Shelly 2L Gen4 vs Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

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Key differences between Shelly 2L Gen4 and Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

A summary of selected recorded differences between these relays. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Energy Monitoring (features): Shelly 2L Gen4 — No; Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — Yes (Bidirectional metering, so it reads solar generation as well as consumption, with a year of local data storage).
Zigbee Router (features): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes; Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — No.
Neutral Required (power): Shelly 2L Gen4 — No (No neutral wire is needed. A Shelly Bypass for 1L/2L, included in the pack, is required in parallel with the load at the first channel (O1).); Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — Yes (SONOFF's product FAQ answers that the MINI-1GSP does require a neutral wire).
Overpower Protection (safety features): Shelly 2L Gen4 — No; Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — Yes (The relay cuts power when current, voltage, power or temperature passes its safe limit).

Specifications to check side by side

Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes (Bluetooth 4.2); Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — For Pairing (The manual's EU declaration of conformity lists BLE 2402-2480 MHz for this model, the transport Matter uses to commission a Wi-Fi device).
Zigbee (connectivity): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Zigbee Hub required (Zigbee 802.15.4, also acts as a Zigbee repeater); Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — No.
Relay Channels (features): Shelly 2L Gen4 — 2; Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — 1.
Ac Load Voltage (power): Shelly 2L Gen4 — 220-240 V; Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch — 100-240V.

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Option 1 · Shelly

Shelly 2L Gen4

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Bluetooth

Shelly 2L Gen4

Yes

Manufacturer source

Bluetooth connectivity is documented.

Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly 2L Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Bluetooth 4.2

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

For Pairing

Catalog note

The manual's EU declaration of conformity lists BLE 2402-2480 MHz for this model, the transport Matter uses to commission a Wi-Fi device

Radio Frequency

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Thread

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Shelly 2L Gen4: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 802.15.4, also acts as a Zigbee repeater
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Features

Automations

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Smart timers and scenes in eWeLink, plus HTTP, WebSocket and MQTT hooks for Home Assistant, OpenHAB, ioBroker and Node-RED

Din Rail Mount

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No
Catalog note
Indoor concealed installation: it mounts inside an electrical box

Dry Contact Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No
Catalog note
The manual's terminal table lists the two outputs as live wire output terminals, so the contact is not potential-free

Energy Monitoring

Shelly 2L Gen4

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

The switch measures energy in both directions.

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Observe installation and load-type restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Bidirectional metering, so it reads solar generation as well as consumption, with a year of local data storage

Interlock Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
A single press toggles the load; press and hold for pairing or factory reset

Ota

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF's MINI-1GSP knowledge center documents OTA firmware updates, including over MQTT from Home Assistant

Power Off Memory

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes

Relay Channels

Shelly 2L Gen4

Manufacturer source

The switch has two lighting channels.

Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly 2L Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Wet Contact Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
L Out carries the switched live wire to the load

Wireless Switch Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Detached relay mode turns the wired wall switch into a smart trigger

Zigbee Router

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No

Integrations

Alexa

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Listed on the official page as Amazon Alexa supported (Toggle Controller).
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Apple Home

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Listed on the official page as Google Smart Home supported (On Off).
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Home Assistant

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Two paths: the manual documents adding it to Home Assistant via Matter, and SONOFF exposes local HTTP (JSON-RPC), WebSocket and MQTT APIs for it

Matter

Shelly 2L Gen4

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter compatibility is specified.

Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly 2L Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

The knowledge base states the device is Matter compatible, running Matter over Wi-Fi.

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter compatibility is specified.

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Observe installation and load-type restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for

SmartThings

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Shelly 2L Gen4: 220-240 V
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: 100-240V

Ac Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Rated 16A 100-240V~ 50/60Hz, single-phase only

Capacitive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Output 2 supports fluorescent lights, whose electronic ballasts present a capacitive load.
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Dc Load Voltage

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: No
Catalog note
Mains AC only: the manual warns it is for single-phase 100-240V use

Idle Consumption

Shelly 2L Gen4: 1.2W
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Output 2 supports fans, which are inductive loads.
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Neutral Required

Shelly 2L Gen4

Manufacturer source

A neutral connection at the switch is not required.

Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly 2L Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

No neutral wire is needed. A Shelly Bypass for 1L/2L, included in the pack, is required in parallel with the load at the first channel (O1).

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Yes

Catalog note

SONOFF's product FAQ answers that the MINI-1GSP does require a neutral wire

Resistive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The official rating states 16A max resistive load

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4

Not recorded

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

16A

Manufacturer source

The stated maximum load current is 16 A.

Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Observe installation and load-type restrictions.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: 200W (O1) / 700W (O2)
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Not recorded

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes

Overheating Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes

Overpower Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
The relay cuts power when current, voltage, power or temperature passes its safe limit

Overvoltage Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch: Yes

Specifications for Shelly 2L Gen4 versus Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Specification	Shelly 2L Gen4	Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Manufacturer source Bluetooth connectivity is documented. Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly 2L Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Bluetooth 4.2	For Pairing Catalog note The manual's EU declaration of conformity lists BLE 2402-2480 MHz for this model, the transport Matter uses to commission a Wi-Fi device
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 802.15.4, also acts as a Zigbee repeater	No
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes Catalog note Smart timers and scenes in eWeLink, plus HTTP, WebSocket and MQTT hooks for Home Assistant, OpenHAB, ioBroker and Node-RED
Din Rail Mount	No	No Catalog note Indoor concealed installation: it mounts inside an electrical box
Dry Contact Mode	No	No Catalog note The manual's terminal table lists the two outputs as live wire output terminals, so the contact is not potential-free
Energy Monitoring	No	Yes Manufacturer source The switch measures energy in both directions. Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Observe installation and load-type restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Bidirectional metering, so it reads solar generation as well as consumption, with a year of local data storage
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	Yes	Yes Catalog note A single press toggles the load; press and hold for pairing or factory reset
Ota	Yes	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's MINI-1GSP knowledge center documents OTA firmware updates, including over MQTT from Home Assistant
Power Off Memory	Not recorded	Yes
Relay Channels	2 Manufacturer source The switch has two lighting channels. Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly 2L Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	1
Wet Contact Mode	Yes	Yes Catalog note L Out carries the switched live wire to the load
Wireless Switch Mode	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note Detached relay mode turns the wired wall switch into a smart trigger
Zigbee Router	Yes	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Listed on the official page as Amazon Alexa supported (Toggle Controller).	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Listed on the official page as Google Smart Home supported (On Off).	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Two paths: the manual documents adding it to Home Assistant via Matter, and SONOFF exposes local HTTP (JSON-RPC), WebSocket and MQTT APIs for it
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source Matter compatibility is specified. Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly 2L Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note The knowledge base states the device is Matter compatible, running Matter over Wi-Fi.	Yes Manufacturer source Matter compatibility is specified. Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Observe installation and load-type restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi, the protocol the product is named for
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Power
Ac Load Voltage	220-240 V	100-240V
Ac Power	Yes	Yes Catalog note Rated 16A 100-240V~ 50/60Hz, single-phase only
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Output 2 supports fluorescent lights, whose electronic ballasts present a capacitive load.	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not recorded
Dc Load Voltage	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Power	No	No Catalog note Mains AC only: the manual warns it is for single-phase 100-240V use
Idle Consumption	1.2W	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Output 2 supports fans, which are inductive loads.	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not recorded
Neutral Required	No Manufacturer source A neutral connection at the switch is not required. Shelly 2L Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly 2L Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 A Shelly Bypass 1L/2L Gen4 must be wired in parallel with the load on the first channel. Follow the exact model wiring guide and load limits. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note No neutral wire is needed. A Shelly Bypass for 1L/2L, included in the pack, is required in parallel with the load at the first channel (O1).	Yes Catalog note SONOFF's product FAQ answers that the MINI-1GSP does require a neutral wire
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes Catalog note The official rating states 16A max resistive load
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	16A Manufacturer source The stated maximum load current is 16 A. Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff MINI ONE PM Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Observe installation and load-type restrictions. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Resistive Maximum Load Power	200W (O1) / 700W (O2)	Not recorded
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Yes	Yes
Overheating Protection	Yes	Yes
Overpower Protection	No	Yes Catalog note The relay cuts power when current, voltage, power or temperature passes its safe limit
Overvoltage Protection	No	Yes

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