Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM gets the edge. The comparison tilts its way because of safety, integrations, and energy monitoring, with power off memory keeping it in front. Shelly 1 Gen4 remains a niche alternative if rating, warranty, and zibgee router matters more than the rest of the comparison. That makes Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

€21.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM	Winner
Rating	4.5	4.2	Shelly 1 Gen4
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM
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 1PM
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Gen4
Price	$21.99	€21.99	Different strengths
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter

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SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

€21.99

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+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Gen4 or Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM?: Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety, integrations, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Gen4 and Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM?: Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Gen4 lists 4.5, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM lists 4.2.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Gen4 is listed at $21.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM is listed at €21.99. Different strengths.
Who should buy Shelly 1 Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Gen4 if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than safety.
Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM?: Choose Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM if your priority is safety and integrations and that matters more than rating.