Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM edges out Shelly 1 Gen4 in 2026, led by safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory. The comparison tilts its way because of safety, energy monitoring, and power off memory, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. Shelly 1 Gen4 remains a niche alternative if warranty and zibgee router matter more than the rest of the comparison. That makes Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

25% OFF

$18.74

$24.99

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Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

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Buy on Amazon UK

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM	Winner
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	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
Rating	4.4	4.4	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
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

25% OFF

$18.74

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Safety: Overheating protection vs Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Winner

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

Price unavailable right now

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ 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 1PM?

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

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

Warranty is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Gen4 lists 3 years, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM lists 1 year.

Who should buy Shelly 1 Gen4?

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

Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM?

Choose Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM if your priority is safety and energy monitoring and that matters more than warranty.

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