Shelly, a leading innovator in the smart home and automation space, is officially launching its next-generation Gen4 smart devices in North America. With a strong reputation for flexibility, reliability, and affordability, Shelly’s new Gen4 lineup raises the bar by integrating support for all major wireless protocols—including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter. That’s an industry-first for smart relays, and it sets a new benchmark for connectivity and interoperability in the connected home.
As of June 25, 2025, four Gen4 products are available for purchase: Shelly 1 PM Gen4, Shelly 1 Gen4, Shelly 1 PM Mini Gen4, and Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. These devices are designed for everyone, from beginners looking to automate lights and small appliances to power users building out advanced smart home scenarios.
Here’s what you need to know about each device and how they work in your home.
1. Shelly 1 PM Gen4: Power Monitoring Meets High-Voltage Control

Shelly 1 PM Gen4
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The Shelly 1 PM Gen4 is a 16-amp smart relay with integrated power monitoring, ideal for controlling high-demand devices like lighting circuits, outlets, or 120V appliances. This model is particularly useful for users who want real-time insights into energy consumption without needing to install separate sensors.
Key Features:
- 16A load support – Suitable for controlling larger appliances and power circuits.
- Power monitoring – Track usage over time to identify energy-saving opportunities.
- Multi-protocol support – Works over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter.
How It Works:
Install it behind a wall switch, inside a junction box, or within the wiring setup of an appliance. Once connected, users can toggle power manually or automate it based on schedules, occupancy, or environmental conditions using the Shelly app or third-party ecosystems, such as Google Home or Alexa.
2. Shelly 1 Gen4: The Versatile Dry Contact Relay

Shelly 1 Gen4
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The Shelly 1 Gen4 is a 16A dry contact relay—perfect for integrating legacy systems or low-voltage circuits into a smart setup. It’s especially useful for gate openers, garage doors, sprinkler systems, or HVAC controls.
Key Features:
- Dry contact support – Allows use with both low- and high-voltage systems.
- Manual switch control – Compatible with existing wall switches.
- Supports multi-platform automation – Use it in routines or scenes with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit.
How It Works:
Wire it inline with the device or system you wish to control. Whether it's opening a gate or turning on a pump, Shelly 1 Gen4 lets you manage it through your smartphone or automate it through your favorite smart assistant.
3. Shelly 1 PM Mini Gen4: Tiny Relay, Big Capabilities

Shelly 1 PM Mini Gen4
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Claiming the title of the world’s smallest smart relay with power monitoring, the Shelly 1 PM Mini Gen4 is compact yet powerful. Supporting up to 8A, it’s best suited for smaller loads like desk lamps, fans, or under-cabinet lighting.
Key Features:
- Ultra-compact design – Fits into tight electrical boxes or fixtures.
- 8A max load – Ideal for light-duty appliances.
- Real-time power metering – Track how much energy smaller devices are consuming.
How It Works:
Install it behind a switch or directly within a device enclosure. Despite its size, it retains all the automation and scheduling capabilities of the full-sized models—plus multi-protocol support, making it future-proof out of the box.
4. Shelly 1 Mini Gen4: Smallest Dry Contact Smart Relay

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Shelly
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 mirrors the same compact design as its PM sibling but focuses on dry contact functionality. This makes it ideal for users looking to control contactors, switches, or low-voltage automation systems with limited space.
Key Features:
- Dry contact capability – Works with wide range of voltages and systems.
- 8A max load – Still powerful enough for many home use cases.
- Versatile mounting options – Easily fits behind wall plates or within enclosures.
How It Works:
Perfect for integrating into space-constrained installations like appliance panels or smart furniture, this relay enables control and automation of niche applications that might otherwise be difficult to smarten up.
Seamless Compatibility & Multi-Protocol Power
The standout innovation in Shelly’s Gen4 series is multi-protocol support across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Matter. This means the devices can communicate with nearly any smart home platform—future-proofing your investment and allowing you to integrate with:
- Amazon Alexa – Control devices with voice commands or Alexa Routines.
- Google Assistant – Group devices by room and issue commands like "turn off all lights."
- Apple HomeKit - (via Matter protocol) enables native iOS control.
- Home Assistant – For advanced DIY automation.
- No hub required – Most devices can connect directly to your home network.
This flexibility ensures easy integration, regardless of the ecosystem you prefer or how your smart home evolves over time. And with Matter support, interoperability between brands and ecosystems just got much easier.
Privacy-First and Locally Controlled

Shelly Gen4 devices feature a privacy-forward design with local control options, ensuring that automation doesn’t rely on the cloud and your data remains within your home. Users can run schedules, scripts, or scenes entirely offline via the Shelly app, and advanced users can leverage HTTP/UDP commands, MQTT, or REST APIs for tighter local integration.
Shelly’s mobile app is GDPR-compliant, meaning your personal information won’t be harvested for marketing purposes—a welcome feature in today’s data-driven world.
Final Thoughts: Is Shelly Gen4 Right for You?
Whether you're a smart home beginner looking to automate your lighting or a seasoned pro developing a fully connected, cross-platform home, Shelly’s Gen4 devices are a smart, future-ready solution. With support for all major wireless protocols, robust features such as power monitoring, and a no-hub-required setup, Shelly Gen4 products offer an unmatched level of flexibility and control.
As more Gen4 devices roll out in the coming months, Shelly is positioning itself at the forefront of accessible, secure, and highly customizable smart home solutions. Learn more on Shelly's site.
Remember to use GearBrain, our smart home compatibility find engine. It can help you find, buy, and connect any smart device and find compatible products that work with your existing smart-connected devices, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.
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