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Shelly Presence Gen4 vs SwitchBot Presence Sensor

Full Smart Presence Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated May 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
In this 2026 Shelly Presence Gen4 vs SwitchBot Presence Sensor comparison, Shelly Presence Gen4 comes out ahead thanks to connectivity, Multi-Person detection, and angle of detection.
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It wins the broader comparison through connectivity, Multi-Person detection, and angle of detection, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. SwitchBot Presence Sensor is still relevant if you care most about its specific feature mix, but Shelly Presence Gen4 is the stronger recommendation overall. Overall, Shelly Presence Gen4 makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureShelly Presence Gen4SwitchBot Presence SensorWinner
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigbeeBluetoothShelly Presence Gen4
Multi-Person DetectionYESNOShelly Presence Gen4
Angle of Detection140° Horizontal / 120° Vertical120°Shelly Presence Gen4
Range of Detection8m / 26ft8m movement / 5m static presenceDifferent strengths
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
SensorsPresence, LightPresence, LightTie
AlertsPresence AlertsPresence AlertsTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly Presence Gen4 or SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

Shelly Presence Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, Multi-Person detection, and angle of detection.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly Presence Gen4 and SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

Connectivity is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Presence Gen4 lists 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, while SwitchBot Presence Sensor lists Bluetooth.

Who should buy Shelly Presence Gen4?

Choose Shelly Presence Gen4 if your priority is connectivity and Multi-Person detection and that matters more than the competing advantages.

Who should buy SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

Choose SwitchBot Presence Sensor if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than connectivity.

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