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Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1

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Key differences between Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch and Switchbot Relay Switch 1

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

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — Yes.
Bluetooth (connectivity): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — Yes.
Dry Contact Mode (features): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — No; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — Yes.
On Off Button (features): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Yes; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — Zigbee Hub required; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — No.
Apple Home (integrations): 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.); Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — Yes.
Matter (integrations): 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.); Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — Yes.
Resistive Maximum Load Current (power): Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch — 10A; Switchbot Relay Switch 1 — 16A.

Information still to confirm

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Apple Home

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required
Switchbot Relay Switch 1Yes

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Matter

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchSONOFF Hub required
Switchbot Relay Switch 1Yes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Bluetooth

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Radio Frequency

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Thread

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Z Wave

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Zigbee

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Zigbee Hub required
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Features

Automations

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Din Rail Mount

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Dry Contact Mode

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Energy Monitoring

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Interlock Mode

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

On Off Button

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Ota

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Power Off Memory

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Relay Channels

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 1
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: 1

Wet Contact Mode

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Wireless Switch Mode

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Zigbee 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.
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Apple Home

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.
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Google Home

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Home Assistant

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Matter

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.
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

SmartThings

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 100-240 V
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: 100-240 V

Ac Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Capacitive Load

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Dc Load Voltage

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Dc Maximum Load Current

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: 10A

Dc Maximum Load Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Dc Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Idle Consumption

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: 1.2W

Inductive Load

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: No
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not applicable / unspecified
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Neutral Required

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Resistive Load

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Yes
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 10A
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: 16A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: 2400W
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Not recorded

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Overheating Protection

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: Yes

Overpower Protection

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Overvoltage Protection

Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch: Not recorded
Switchbot Relay Switch 1: No

Specifications for Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch versus Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Specification	Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Radio Frequency	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required	No
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Din Rail Mount	No	No
Dry Contact Mode	No	Yes
Energy Monitoring	No	No
Interlock Mode	No	No
On Off Button	Yes	No
Ota	Yes	No
Power Off Memory	Yes	Yes
Relay Channels	1	1
Wet Contact Mode	Yes	Yes
Wireless Switch Mode	No	Yes
Zigbee 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.	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	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.	Yes
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes
Matter	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.	Yes
SmartThings	Yes	Yes
Power
Ac Load Voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Ac Power	Yes	Yes
Capacitive Load	No	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Dc Load Voltage	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Dc Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	10A
Dc Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Dc Power	No	Yes
Idle Consumption	Not recorded	1.2W
Inductive Load	No	Yes
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Neutral Required	Yes	Yes
Resistive Load	Yes	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	10A	16A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	2400W	Not recorded
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Not recorded	No
Overheating Protection	Not recorded	Yes
Overpower Protection	Not recorded	No
Overvoltage Protection	Not recorded	No

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