Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 — 1-Channel WiFi/Matter Relay (Compact, No DIN Rail)
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$17.99reference price
View on AmazonWhat is it and what's it for?
A single-channel WiFi and Matter smart relay, very compact, flush-mounted (in a wall box, near the motor or pump it controls) and operated via app or voice assistants.
Real-world use cases
- At home: Install it near an irrigation control panel to turn it on/off via app, or automate a garage door without adding a bulky external module.
- In a business or workshop: An installer needing a small, cheap relay for a single control point, without justifying a 4-channel DIN-rail module when there's only one device to automate.
How to avoid buying the wrong one
- One channel, up to 8A — unlike this catalog's SONOFF 4CH, it can't control several devices from the same point.
- No enclosure included — the manufacturer recommends a separate waterproof box for outdoor installs, unlike this catalog's ready-to-use DieseRC.
- Also works as a WiFi range extender and Bluetooth gateway — an extra function no other relay in this catalog offers.
The investment takeaway
Makes sense when you need to control a single device near where it's installed (not from a central panel) and value the small size over the convenience of an included enclosure. If you need multiple channels or panel installation, this catalog's SONOFF 4CH Pro R3 is the right pick.
Field glossary
Terms you'll hear about this equipment
So you can use the right vocabulary with a customer, a supplier, or a manual.
- DIN Rail — Riel DIN
- Una tira metálica ranurada donde se enganchan los componentes de un tablero eléctrico sin tornillos, para que queden ordenados y sea fácil cambiarlos.
- Matter — Matter (estándar de casa inteligente)
- Un estándar que permite que dispositivos de distintas marcas (Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home) se controlen entre sí sin depender de una sola app.