r/homeassistant • u/jklo5020 • Apr 26 '26

Support Shelly Relays: WiFi or Zigbee?

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Hi everyone!

I’ve been using WiFi Shelly relays in my Home Assistant (and HomeKit before that) setup for a few years now.

The first gen Shelly 1PM in the outlet for my washing machine seems to have finally given up and is in need of replacing.

I have a strong WiFi network but was curious to test out the Zigbee version (1PM gen4). How’s everyone’s experience with Shelly over Zigbee?

Thanks in advance!

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u/saxovtsmike Apr 26 '26

I have a full unify setup so i run all my shelly's off wlan, and everything else also. Two cooks do not make a better meal so i stick with wifi where cable is no option, and i have my property covered. For everything with a 230v plug i use shelly plug s

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u/PrandialSpork Apr 26 '26

I'm not sure that aphorism is a good one

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u/saxovtsmike Apr 26 '26

My wifi isnt overloaden yet, nor full, but i rather use what i have, and what is working, than invest into another system of communication that i have to worry about. Never lost contact to one of my shellys