Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Switchbot Relay Switch 1 wins this matchup. It wins the broader comparison through price, integrations, 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 matters more than raw overall balance. That makes Switchbot Relay Switch 1 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$24.99

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Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

13% OFF

$14.99

$12.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Switchbot Relay Switch 1	Winner
Price	$24.99	$12.99	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Switchbot Relay Switch 1
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
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

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+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $24.99 vs $12.99
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1

13% OFF

$14.99

$12.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $12.99
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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, integrations, 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 $12.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Gen4 is listed at $24.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is listed at $12.99. 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 integrations and that matters more than warranty.