Aeotec Pico Switch vs Shelly 1 Gen4

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Shelly 1 Gen4 is the safer pick. Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and warranty, with connectivity and integrations helping widen the gap. Aeotec Pico Switch can still be the right pick, but only if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory outweighs the wider strengths of Shelly 1 Gen4. For the average buyer, Shelly 1 Gen4 is the safer choice.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Switch

$34.95

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Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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Feature	Aeotec Pico Switch	Shelly 1 Gen4	Winner
Price	$34.95	$21.99	Shelly 1 Gen4
Rating	3.3	4.5	Shelly 1 Gen4
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly 1 Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Shelly 1 Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Shelly 1 Gen4
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Gen4
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Switch

$34.95

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $34.95 vs $21.99
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.5

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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+ Price: $21.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ 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 Switch or Shelly 1 Gen4?: Shelly 1 Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Pico Switch and Shelly 1 Gen4?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly 1 Gen4 lists $21.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico Switch is listed at $34.95, while Shelly 1 Gen4 is listed at $21.99. Shelly 1 Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Pico Switch?: Choose Aeotec Pico Switch if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly 1 Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Gen4 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.