Smart Lights integration
Shelly 1PM Smart RelayvsSwitchBot Color Bulb
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSwitchBot Color Bulb
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Shelly 1PM Smart Relay | SwitchBot Color Bulb |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| 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 SwitchBot Color Bulb requires a workaround or has no support.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay connects without a hub or bridge, while SwitchBot Color Bulb requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Shelly 1PM Smart Relay
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported