Shelly Plus 1 Mini
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
The Shelly Plus 1 Mini is a compact Wi-Fi dry-contact relay for wiring smart control into switches, garage doors, or other low-voltage circuits. It needs no hub and is controlled locally through the Shelly app, with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Home Assistant support. Shelly's own site now lists this model as discontinued, with the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 named as its replacement, so confirm current availability and pricing before buying.
Tiny Wi-Fi relay with full local control, no hub or subscription needed
Shelly Plus 1 MiniSpecs and price last verified September 27, 2026
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Specifications
- Price
- $15.99
- Device type
- Smart Relay
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit
- Rooms
- living_room, bedroom, kitchen, garage, outdoor
- Connectivity
- wifi
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- No
- Installation
- hardwired
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The Shelly Plus 1 Mini is a compact smart relay that fits behind existing light switches or in junction boxes, enabling any switch or appliance to become smart. It runs entirely locally over Wi-Fi using MQTT or the Shelly app, has Matter support, and integrates natively with Home Assistant, making it a favorite among advanced DIY home automation enthusiasts.
Setup and compatibility notes
Wiring is dry-contact (potential-free) only, rated up to 8A at 240 VAC, so it switches a circuit rather than carrying line voltage through the relay itself. Configuration goes through the free Shelly app, with no separate hub or subscription required, and it keeps working locally if the internet connection drops. Because Shelly lists it as discontinued, check whether current stock is this model or the newer Gen3/Gen4 relay.
Pros
- +Full local control
- +No subscription
- +Matter certified
- +Works with Home Assistant
Cons
- −Requires hardwiring
- −Advanced setup
- −Small community support
FAQ
- Does the Shelly Plus 1 Mini need a hub?
- No, it connects directly over Wi-Fi and is controlled through the Shelly app without any separate hub.
- Is the Shelly Plus 1 Mini still available?
- Shelly's own product page lists it as a discontinued product, with the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 named as the successor.
- Does it support Matter?
- Matter is not mentioned on the Plus 1 Mini's own product page; Matter support appears on Shelly's newer Gen3 and Gen4 mini relays instead.
- Does it work with Alexa and Google Home?
- Yes, it is listed as compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.