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Shelly vs Smlight

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

Updated August 2026
Shelly logo
ShellyBulgaria flagBulgaria
4.4/5
Average rating
Websitewww.shelly.com
Twitter@shelly_IoT
AmazonVisit Store

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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Smlight logo
SmlightUkraine flagUkraine
Higher rated
4.5/5
Average rating
Websitesmlight.tech
Twitter@smlight_tech

Smlight makes Zigbee and Thread coordinators and adapters, including Ethernet and USB models used to connect smart home devices to hubs and servers. Its products are popular with Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT users who want reliable, network-attached radios. Smlight focuses on the connectivity hardware that ties Zigbee and Thread networks together.

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