Aeotec Pico Duo Switch vs Shelly Plus 1

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Shelly Plus 1 is the safer pick. Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and warranty, with connectivity and dry contact mode helping widen the gap. Aeotec Pico Duo Switch remains a niche alternative if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Shelly Plus 1.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Duo Switch

$34.95

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Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$21.49

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Feature	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch	Shelly Plus 1	Winner
Price	$34.95	$21.49	Shelly Plus 1
Rating	3.9	4.6	Shelly Plus 1
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly Plus 1
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Shelly Plus 1
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly Plus 1
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Duo Switch
Relay Channels	2	1	Different strengths
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Duo Switch

$34.95

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $34.95 vs $21.49
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.6

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$21.49

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+ Price: $21.49
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 3 years
- Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch or Shelly Plus 1?: Shelly Plus 1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Pico Duo Switch and Shelly Plus 1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly Plus 1 lists $21.49.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico Duo Switch is listed at $34.95, while Shelly Plus 1 is listed at $21.49. Shelly Plus 1 (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Pico Duo Switch?: Choose Aeotec Pico Duo Switch if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly Plus 1?: Choose Shelly Plus 1 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.