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Shelly H&T Gen3 vs SwitchBot Meter Pro

Full Smart Temperature/Humidity Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
Sensor or small weather station? The SwitchBot Meter Pro is the better pick of these two when the reading lives on a desk or a wall, with a 3.6" LCD that shows time, date and a weather trend, and support for every major platform.
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$19.99
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The Shelly H&T Gen3 counters with direct Wi-Fi and Matter with no hub, USB-C power, an e-paper display and a 3 year warranty, and it is the one for Home Assistant tinkerers. Owners of the Shelly report units that lose connection or are hard to reconfigure in sleep mode. Choose the SwitchBot Meter Pro for a big display and easy setup, and the Shelly H&T Gen3 for a hub-free, mains-powered Wi-Fi sensor.
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FeatureShelly H&T Gen3SwitchBot Meter ProWinner
Price$40.99$19.99SwitchBot Meter Pro
Rating3.54.6SwitchBot Meter Pro
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly H&T Gen3
Battery Life1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
ScreenYESYESTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
SensorsTemperature, HumidityTemperature, HumidityTie
AlertsTemperature Alerts, Humidity AlertsTemperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Low Battery AlertsTie

What the differences mean

Display

The SwitchBot Meter Pro has a 3.6" LCD with time, date and a weather trend. The Shelly H&T Gen3 has an e-paper screen that shows the time but no weather trend, and owners say it reads well in low light.

Connection

The Shelly H&T Gen3 joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi on its own and speaks Matter natively. The SwitchBot Meter Pro is Bluetooth first, and needs a SwitchBot Hub for Wi-Fi, remote alerts and Matter.

Power

The Shelly H&T Gen3 can run on continuous USB-C power or on 4x AA batteries. The SwitchBot Meter Pro runs on 2x AA, is rated for about a year and lists low-battery alerts.

Size

The Shelly H&T Gen3 is 70 x 70 x 26 mm and weighs 50 g. The SwitchBot Meter Pro is 92 x 79 x 25 mm and weighs 154 g, a device that is meant to be looked at.

Warranty

The Shelly H&T Gen3 comes with a 3 year warranty, against 1 year for the SwitchBot Meter Pro.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both sensors like how quickly readings reach their smart home app and how clear the displays are. Shelly H&T Gen3 owners, mostly Home Assistant users, praise direct Wi-Fi with no hub, the e-paper screen that reads well in low light and the option of AA batteries or continuous USB-C power. A meaningful share report units that lose connection or fail outright, and an aggressive sleep mode that makes them hard to reconfigure. SwitchBot Meter Pro owners praise the large display with time, date and a weather trend, fast setup in the SwitchBot app, useful alerts and automations, and pairing with SwitchBot outdoor sensors for an indoor and outdoor view. They note that Wi-Fi, remote alerts and Matter need a SwitchBot Hub and that battery life is about a year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly H&T Gen3 or SwitchBot Meter Pro?

The SwitchBot Meter Pro, for most homes: a bigger screen, easier setup and support for every major platform. The Shelly H&T Gen3 is better for hub-free Wi-Fi, Matter, USB-C power and a longer warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly H&T Gen3 and the SwitchBot Meter Pro?

Connection and screen. The Shelly H&T Gen3 is a Wi-Fi and Matter sensor with an e-paper display, while the SwitchBot Meter Pro is a Bluetooth sensor with a large LCD that needs a SwitchBot Hub for Wi-Fi.

Does the SwitchBot Meter Pro need a hub, unlike the Shelly H&T Gen3?

For Wi-Fi, remote alerts and Matter, yes: the SwitchBot Meter Pro needs a SwitchBot Hub. It works over Bluetooth without one. The Shelly H&T Gen3 connects to Wi-Fi and Matter by itself.

Which has the better screen, the Shelly H&T Gen3 or the SwitchBot Meter Pro?

The SwitchBot Meter Pro has the larger screen, at 3.6", with time, date and a weather trend. The Shelly H&T Gen3 uses e-paper, which shows the time and stays readable in low light.

Who should buy the Shelly H&T Gen3?

Home Assistant and local-control users who want a hub-free Wi-Fi sensor, powered from USB-C if they like, and are happy to work through the occasional setup quirk.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Meter Pro?

SwitchBot owners, and buyers who want a large desk or wall display with alerts, automations and Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home or SmartThings support through a hub.

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