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First Alert vs Shelly

Comparing both brands side by side, ratings, catalog size and every product, so you can see which fits your smart home better.

Updated June 2026
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First AlertUnited States
3.1/5
Average rating

First Alert is an American home safety brand owned by BRK Brands, specializing in smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and combination smoke and CO alarms. Its smart lineup includes Wi-Fi connected smoke and CO alarms that send mobile alerts and work with Google Home, managed through the First Alert app. First Alert focuses on reliable, widely certified fire and CO safety products for the home.

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ShellyBulgaria
Higher rated
4.4/5
Average rating

Shelly, based in Bulgaria, makes compact smart relays, switches, plugs and sensors that fit behind existing wall switches and outlets to automate almost any home wiring. Its devices are popular with advanced users for offering local control, a built-in web interface, MQTT and broad integration with Home Assistant, Alexa and Google Home. Shelly is a favorite for retrofitting smart control without replacing fixtures.

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