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Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Key differences between Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch and Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Feature differences among your selected devices

Dry Contact Mode (features): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes (Potential-free NO/NC/COM output for garage doors, boilers, gates and solenoid valves.); Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.
Wet Contact Mode (features): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — No; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes.
Dc Power (power): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — No; 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): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — No (Zigbee 3.0 only. Matter over Wi-Fi is the sibling MINI-D.); 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.).
Neutral Required (power): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — In AC input mode; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes.
Resistive Maximum Load Current (power): Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — 2A; Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 10A.

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

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

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart SwitchNo
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Matter

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart SwitchNo
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Bluetooth

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Radio Frequency

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Thread

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Z Wave

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) on an EFR32MG21. A Zigbee hub or coordinator is required.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required

Features

Automations

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Dry Contact Mode

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

Normally open and normally closed dry-contact outputs are supported.

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-ZBD
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage.

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

Catalog note

Potential-free NO/NC/COM output for garage doors, boilers, gates and solenoid valves.

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Energy Monitoring

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Interlock Mode

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

On Off Button

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Ota

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT lists OTA updates for MINI-ZBD.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power Off Memory

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT exposes power_on_behavior.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Relay Channels

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 1
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 1

Wet Contact Mode

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Zigbee Router

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

Zigbee repeating is supported.

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-ZBD
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage.

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

Catalog note

Mains-powered Zigbee 3.0 device that repeats mesh traffic as a router.

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

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Works with Alexa through a Zigbee hub, as listed by SONOFF.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Apple Home

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
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

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Voice control through a Zigbee hub and the eWeLink app, as listed by SONOFF.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Home Assistant

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT documents model MINI-ZBD as a Zigbee smart switch with OTA, power-on behavior, detach relay, inching and turbo mode.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Matter

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 only. Matter over Wi-Fi is the sibling MINI-D.
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

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
SONOFF publishes a SmartThings driver invite for MINI-ZBD.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Catalog note
100-240V AC 50/60Hz, 0.1A max, or 12-48V DC 1A max.
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Capacitive Load

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Load Voltage

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 12-48V
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Current

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 2A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Maximum Load Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 8W
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Dc Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

Yes

Manufacturer source

DC power input is supported.

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: MINI-ZBD
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage.

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

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Idle Consumption

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified

Neutral Required

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: In AC input mode
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Load

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: 2A
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 10A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overheating Protection

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overpower Protection

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Overvoltage Protection

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded

Specifications for Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch versus Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Specification	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) on an EFR32MG21. A Zigbee hub or coordinator is required.	Zigbee Hub required
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No	No
Dry Contact Mode	Yes Manufacturer source Normally open and normally closed dry-contact outputs are supported. Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-ZBD Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Potential-free NO/NC/COM output for garage doors, boilers, gates and solenoid valves.	No
Energy Monitoring	No	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	Yes	Yes
Ota	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT lists OTA updates for MINI-ZBD.	Yes
Power Off Memory	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT exposes power_on_behavior.	Yes
Relay Channels	1	1
Wet Contact Mode	No	Yes
Wireless Switch Mode	No	No
Zigbee Router	Yes Manufacturer source Zigbee repeating is supported. Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-ZBD Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Mains-powered Zigbee 3.0 device that repeats mesh traffic as a router.	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 Works with Alexa through a Zigbee hub, as listed by SONOFF.	Yes
Apple Home	No	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 Voice control through a Zigbee hub and the eWeLink app, as listed by SONOFF.	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT documents model MINI-ZBD as a Zigbee smart switch with OTA, power-on behavior, detach relay, inching and turbo mode.	Yes
Matter	No Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 only. Matter over Wi-Fi is the sibling MINI-D.	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 SONOFF publishes a SmartThings driver invite for MINI-ZBD.	Yes
Power
Ac Load Voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes Catalog note 100-240V AC 50/60Hz, 0.1A max, or 12-48V DC 1A max.	Yes
Capacitive Load	No	No
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Load Voltage	12-48V	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Current	2A	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Maximum Load Power	8W	Not applicable / unspecified
Dc Power	Yes Manufacturer source DC power input is supported. Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model MINI-ZBD Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Manufacturer description specifies 110–240 V AC or 12–48 V DC input. Do not infer switching capacity from input voltage. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.	No
Idle Consumption	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Load	No	No
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Neutral Required	In AC input mode	Yes
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	2A	10A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	2400W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Overheating Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Overpower Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded
Overvoltage Protection	Not recorded	Not recorded

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