Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Switchbot Relay Switch 1 wins the 2026 matchup against Shelly 1 Gen4, mainly on price and power off memory. It wins the broader comparison through price and power off memory, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. You should still consider Shelly 1 Gen4 if warranty and zibgee router matter more than raw overall balance. That makes Switchbot Relay Switch 1 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

10% OFF

$11.69

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Switchbot Relay Switch 1	Winner
Price	$24.99	$11.69	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Gen4
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection	Tie
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	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
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $24.99 vs $11.69
- Power Off Memory: NO vs YES

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

10% OFF

$11.69

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $11.69
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Gen4 or Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

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

What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Gen4 and Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Gen4 lists $24.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 lists $11.69.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly 1 Gen4 is listed at $24.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is listed at $11.69. Switchbot Relay Switch 1 (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly 1 Gen4?

Choose Shelly 1 Gen4 if your priority is warranty and zibgee router and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

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

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