Shelly 1PM Gen4 vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Shelly 1PM Gen4 earns the nod over Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM on the strength of rating, safety, and zibgee router. The main reason it wins is rating, safety, and zibgee router, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM is still relevant if you care most about power off memory, but Shelly 1PM Gen4 is the stronger recommendation overall. For the average buyer, Shelly 1PM Gen4 is the safer choice.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1PM Gen4

25% OFF

$21.74

$28.99

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SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

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Buy on Amazon UK

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Feature	Shelly 1PM Gen4	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM	Winner
Rating	4.6	4.4	Shelly 1PM Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection	Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection	Shelly 1PM Gen4
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1PM Gen4
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	YES	YES	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1PM Gen4

25% OFF

$21.74

$28.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.6
+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Power Off Memory: NO vs YES

SwitchBot

Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM

Price unavailable right now

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6
- Safety: Overheating protection, Overcurrent protection vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shelly 1PM Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, safety, and zibgee router.

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

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1PM Gen4 lists 4.6, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM lists 4.4.

Who should buy Shelly 1PM Gen4?

Choose Shelly 1PM Gen4 if your priority is rating and safety and that matters more than power off memory.

Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1PM?

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

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