Aeotec Pico Switch vs Shelly Plus 1

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly Plus 1. The main reason it wins is price, rating, and warranty, and connectivity and dry contact mode strengthens that case. There is still a case for Aeotec Pico Switch, but mainly if safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory is what you value most. For most setups, Shelly Plus 1 is the smarter buy.

Aeotec

Aeotec Pico Switch

$34.95

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Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$21.49

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Feature	Aeotec Pico Switch	Shelly Plus 1	Winner
Price	$34.95	$21.49	Shelly Plus 1
Rating	3.3	4.6	Shelly Plus 1
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly Plus 1
Safety	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Overheating protection	Aeotec Pico Switch
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Shelly Plus 1
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly Plus 1
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aeotec Pico Switch
Integrations	Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	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 $21.49
- Rating: 3.3 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 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 Switch and Shelly Plus 1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Pico Switch lists $34.95, while Shelly Plus 1 lists $21.49.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Pico 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 Switch?: Choose Aeotec Pico 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.