Smart Lights integration
GE Cync Full Color BulbvsShelly 1PM Smart Relay
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
GE Cync Full Color Bulb
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | GE Cync Full Color Bulb | Shelly 1PM Smart Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay works natively with Samsung SmartThings, where GE Cync Full Color Bulb requires a workaround or has no support.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay connects without a hub or bridge, while GE Cync Full Color Bulb requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
GE Cync Full Color Bulb
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported