Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is the safer pick over Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor because of price, connectivity, and power off memory. What pushes it ahead is price, connectivity, and power off memory, and dry contact mode keeps the advantage from looking narrow. You should still consider Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor if warranty and energy monitoring matter more than raw overall balance. In practical terms, Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is the easier product to recommend.

Meross

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

15% OFF

£16.99

£19.99

Buy on Amazon UK

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

10% OFF

$11.69

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor	Switchbot Relay Switch 1	Winner
Price	£16.99	$11.69	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Warranty	2 years	1 year	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Meross

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

15% OFF

£16.99

£19.99

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
- Price: £16.99 vs $11.69
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

10% OFF

$11.69

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $11.69
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor or Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Switchbot Relay Switch 1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and power off memory.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor and Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor lists £16.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 lists $11.69.

Which one looks better on price?

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor is listed at £16.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is listed at $11.69. Switchbot Relay Switch 1 (better spec).

Who should buy Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor?

Choose Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor if your priority is warranty and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Choose Switchbot Relay Switch 1 if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than warranty.

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