Smart Lights integration
LIFX Light StripvsShelly 1PM Smart Relay
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
LIFX Light Strip
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | LIFX Light Strip | Shelly 1PM Smart Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ 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.
LIFX Light Strip works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Shelly 1PM Smart Relay requires a workaround or has no support.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay works natively with Samsung SmartThings, where LIFX Light Strip requires a workaround or has no support.
LIFX Light Strip
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported