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Shelly Dimmer Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Key differences between Shelly Dimmer 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 Dimmer Gen4 — Yes (802.11 b/g/n/ax on 2401-2483 MHz, and the device can act as a Wi-Fi range extender); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Shelly Dimmer Gen4 — Yes (Bluetooth 5.0, and the device works as a BLE gateway for other Shelly BLU devices); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Energy Monitoring (features): Shelly Dimmer Gen4 — Yes (Reports voltage, current and consumption in watts); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
On Off Button (features): Shelly Dimmer Gen4 — No (The single control button handles the access point, factory reset, the Zigbee profile and dimming calibration, not on/off); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Apple Home (integrations): Shelly Dimmer 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 Dimmer Gen4 — Yes (Matter certified by the CSA as Shelly Dimmer Gen4 US, certificate CSA2570AMAT46684-24); 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 Dimmer Gen4 — 100-120 V (Power supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz. The device label reads 100-120 V~ 60 Hz.); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 100-240 V.
Resistive Maximum Load Current (power): Shelly Dimmer Gen4 — 1.7A (Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 10A.

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Option 1 · Shelly

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

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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Apple Home

Shelly Dimmer Gen4Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Shelly Dimmer Gen4Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
802.11 b/g/n/ax on 2401-2483 MHz, and the device can act as a Wi-Fi range extender
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Bluetooth

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

Yes

Manufacturer source

Bluetooth supports setup.

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation.

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

Catalog note

Bluetooth 5.0, and the device works as a BLE gateway for other Shelly BLU devices

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Radio Frequency

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Thread

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
802.15.4 Zigbee, selected with five presses of the control button (Matter is the default profile)
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Basic and advanced schedules, auto on/off timers, local actions, webhooks and up to 10 scripts
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Catalog note
In-wall mounting, designed to fit behind a switch
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Dry Contact Mode

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Catalog note
The two output terminals carry the dimmed live, so there is no potential-free contact
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Energy Monitoring

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

Yes

Manufacturer source

The dimmer monitors electrical consumption.

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation.

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

Catalog note

Reports voltage, current and consumption in watts

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Interlock Mode

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Catalog note
The single control button handles the access point, factory reset, the Zigbee profile and dimming calibration, not on/off
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Ota

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power Off Memory

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
The Light component sets the output state on power on, with restore_last among the options
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Relay Channels

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 1
Catalog note
Single-channel dimming controller with one Light component (light:0) on two internally bridged output terminals
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 1

Wet Contact Mode

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
The output terminals switch the mains live feeding the load
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
The input mode can be set to detached, so the physical switch stops driving the output and only triggers automations
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee Router

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Acts as a Zigbee repeater
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 Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Apple Home

Shelly Dimmer 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 Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Home Assistant

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Covered by the official Home Assistant Shelly integration, and reachable over Matter as well
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Matter

Shelly Dimmer Gen4

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter support is specified.

Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Shelly Dimmer Gen4
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation.

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

Catalog note

Matter certified by the CSA as Shelly Dimmer Gen4 US, certificate CSA2570AMAT46684-24

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

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 100-120 V
Catalog note
Power supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz. The device label reads 100-120 V~ 60 Hz.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Capacitive Load

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Trailing edge dimmer for dimmable electronic transformers up to 200 W and dimmable LED lamps up to 150 W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 1.7A
Catalog note
Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 200 W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Load Voltage

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

Dc Maximum Load Current

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

Dc Maximum Load Power

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

Dc Power

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Idle Consumption

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 1.5W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Iron-core transformer with low-voltage incandescent lamps, up to 200 VA
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 1.7A
Catalog note
Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 200 VA
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Neutral Required

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Shelly Dimmer Gen4 US does not support wiring without N line
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Load

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Incandescent bulbs up to 200 W and halogen lamps up to 200 W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 1.7A
Catalog note
Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 10A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: 200 W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

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

Overheating Protection

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

Overpower Protection

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

Overvoltage Protection

Shelly Dimmer Gen4: Yes
Catalog note
Overvoltage and undervoltage protection
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Shelly Dimmer Gen4 versus Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Specification	Shelly Dimmer Gen4	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note 802.11 b/g/n/ax on 2401-2483 MHz, and the device can act as a Wi-Fi range extender	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Manufacturer source Bluetooth supports setup. Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Shelly Dimmer Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Bluetooth 5.0, and the device works as a BLE gateway for other Shelly BLU devices	No
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note 802.15.4 Zigbee, selected with five presses of the control button (Matter is the default profile)	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Basic and advanced schedules, auto on/off timers, local actions, webhooks and up to 10 scripts	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No Catalog note In-wall mounting, designed to fit behind a switch	No
Dry Contact Mode	No Catalog note The two output terminals carry the dimmed live, so there is no potential-free contact	No
Energy Monitoring	Yes Manufacturer source The dimmer monitors electrical consumption. Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Shelly Dimmer Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Reports voltage, current and consumption in watts	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	No Catalog note The single control button handles the access point, factory reset, the Zigbee profile and dimming calibration, not on/off	Yes
Ota	Yes	Yes
Power Off Memory	Yes Catalog note The Light component sets the output state on power on, with restore_last among the options	Yes
Relay Channels	1 Catalog note Single-channel dimming controller with one Light component (light:0) on two internally bridged output terminals	1
Wet Contact Mode	Yes Catalog note The output terminals switch the mains live feeding the load	Yes
Wireless Switch Mode	Yes Catalog note The input mode can be set to detached, so the physical switch stops driving the output and only triggers automations	No
Zigbee Router	Yes Catalog note Acts as a Zigbee repeater	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 Catalog note Covered by the official Home Assistant Shelly integration, and reachable over Matter as well	Yes
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source Matter support is specified. Shelly Dimmer Gen4 manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Shelly Dimmer Gen4 Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Confirm regional voltage and the supported dimmable-load type before installation. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter certified by the CSA as Shelly Dimmer Gen4 US, certificate CSA2570AMAT46684-24	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	100-120 V Catalog note Power supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz. The device label reads 100-120 V~ 60 Hz.	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes	Yes
Capacitive Load	Yes Catalog note Trailing edge dimmer for dimmable electronic transformers up to 200 W and dimmable LED lamps up to 150 W	No
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	1.7A Catalog note Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A	Not applicable / unspecified
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	200 W	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	1.5W	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note Iron-core transformer with low-voltage incandescent lamps, up to 200 VA	No
Inductive Maximum Load Current	1.7A Catalog note Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	200 VA	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	Yes Catalog note Shelly Dimmer Gen4 US does not support wiring without N line	Yes
Resistive Load	Yes Catalog note Incandescent bulbs up to 200 W and halogen lamps up to 200 W	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	1.7A Catalog note Output circuit rating: max. current 1.7 A	10A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	200 W	2400W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	Yes	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	Yes Catalog note Overvoltage and undervoltage protection	Not recorded

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