{"id":5269,"date":"2026-03-12T14:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=179139"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:31:40","slug":"beat-the-electricity-price-hike-with-a-shelly-1-mini-gen4-small-form-factor-big-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/beat-the-electricity-price-hike-with-a-shelly-1-mini-gen4-small-form-factor-big-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat The Electricity Price Hike With a Shelly 1 Mini Gen4: Small Form Factor, Big Control"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Specifically engineered for tight spaces, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the world\u2019s smallest smart switch. Its ultra-compact size makes it the ideal solution for South African 2\u00d74 or 4\u00d74 wall boxes, where space is often at a premium.<\/p>\n

With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom\u2019s looming price hike many are turning to Solar Systems<\/a> as a solution.<\/p>\n

The concerns with Solar are mainly around cost to install and speed of installation.<\/p>\n

The principle around saving electricity is a simple one; \u201cIf you can measure it, you can manage and control it!\u201d<\/p>\n

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If your wall box is full of thick wires or you have a shallow \u201cEuropean style\u201d box, the Mini is often the only device that will fit without chiseling out the wall. Photo: Stratlec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shelly Devices also offer you a very cost effective way to constantly measure your consumption \u2013 on an entire premises OR single device basis \u2013 via your smartphone and WITHOUT ongoing monthly connection costs. Your device, your data, your privacy \u2013 sorted.<\/p>\n

Whether you are automating a lighting circuit, a small fountain pump, or a gate motor, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4<\/a> provides full smart functionality without requiring a major electrical overhaul. Despite its size, it supports the latest Gen4 hardware, offering faster processing, improved Wi-Fi stability, and Matter compatibility for the future.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Why Shelly 1 Mini Gen4<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n