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Shelly 2L Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Key differences between Shelly 2L Gen4 and Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes (Bluetooth 4.2); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Capacitive Load (power): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes (Output 2 supports fluorescent lights, whose electronic ballasts present a capacitive load.); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Inductive Load (power): Shelly 2L Gen4 — Yes (Output 2 supports fans, which are inductive loads.); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Relay Channels (features): Shelly 2L Gen4 — 2; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 1.
Apple Home (integrations): Shelly 2L Gen4 — 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 2L Gen4 — Yes (The knowledge base states the device is Matter compatible, running Matter over Wi-Fi.); 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 2L Gen4 — 220-240 V; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 100-240 V.

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Option 1 · Shelly

Shelly 2L Gen4

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Apple Home

Shelly 2L Gen4Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Shelly 2L Gen4Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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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 ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee 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 ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Radio Frequency

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Thread

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Shelly 2L Gen4: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 802.15.4, also acts as a Zigbee repeater
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Dry Contact Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Energy Monitoring

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Interlock Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Ota

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power Off Memory

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee 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 ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Wet Contact Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee Router

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
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 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Listed on the official page as Amazon Alexa supported (Toggle Controller).
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Apple Home

Shelly 2L Gen4: 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 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Listed on the official page as Google Smart Home supported (On Off).
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Home Assistant

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

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 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 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Shelly 2L Gen4: 220-240 V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Capacitive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Output 2 supports fluorescent lights, whose electronic ballasts present a capacitive load.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Load Voltage

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Idle Consumption

Shelly 2L Gen4: 1.2W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Output 2 supports fans, which are inductive loads.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

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 ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Yes

Resistive Load

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Shelly 2L Gen4: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 10A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Shelly 2L Gen4: 200W (O1) / 700W (O2)
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overheating Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overpower Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overvoltage Protection

Shelly 2L Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Shelly 2L Gen4 versus Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Specification	Shelly 2L Gen4	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)	No
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	No
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	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No	No
Dry Contact Mode	No	No
Energy Monitoring	No	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	Yes	Yes
Ota	Yes	Yes
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
Wireless Switch Mode	Not recorded	No
Zigbee Router	Yes	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 Catalog note Listed on the official page as Amazon Alexa supported (Toggle Controller).	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 Catalog note Listed on the official page as Google Smart Home supported (On Off).	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
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.	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 Catalog note Via Matter	Yes
Power
Ac Load Voltage	220-240 V	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes	Yes
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Output 2 supports fluorescent lights, whose electronic ballasts present a capacitive load.	No
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
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
Idle Consumption	1.2W	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Output 2 supports fans, which are inductive loads.	No
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not applicable / unspecified
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
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	10A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	200W (O1) / 700W (O2)	2400W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	No	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	No	Not recorded

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