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Smart home tech, weighed fairly.
Matter relays that work with every major smart home platform, ranked.
We pulled the relays and in-wall modules on Amazon whose listings name Matter and scored them on rating, review volume, and features.
Prices, ratings, and review counts captured from Amazon on 2026-10-04.
A Matter-certified mini relay with detached-switch mode for $12.90, rated 4.5 stars.
Power measuring and a Bluetooth repeater on Matter, for $14.99.
Two metered 16 A channels on Matter, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee.
A 16 A dry-contact Shelly for garage doors and boilers, on Matter.
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| # | Relay | Price | Rating | Reviews | Works with | Channels | Load | Radios | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelly 2PM Gen4 | $38.99 | 4.6 | 808 | 2 | 16 A per channel | Matter, Wi-Fi, Zigbee | 90 | |
| 2 | Shelly 1 Gen4 | $24.99 | 4.4 | 1,211 | 1 | 16 A dry contact | Matter, Wi-Fi, Zigbee | 82 | |
| 3 | Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 | $24.98 | 4.5 | 811 | 1 | 8 A dry contact | Matter, Wi-Fi, Zigbee | 82 | |
| 4 | SwitchBot Relay Switch 1PM | $14.99 | 4.5 | 276 | 1 | Not stated in bullets | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter | 80 | |
| 5 | SONOFF MINIR4M | $12.90 | 4.5 | 479 | 1 | Not stated in bullets | Wi-Fi (Matter certified) | 75 | |
| 6 | SwitchBot Relay Switch (Matter via hub) | $11.74 | 4.4 | 100 | 1 | Not stated in bullets | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; Matter through a SwitchBot hub | 67 | |
| 7 | TALTBREX Matter relay module | $15.99 | 4.5 | 13 | 1 | Not stated in bullets | Wi-Fi (Matter) | 59 | |
| 8 | RODOT Matter mini relay (2-pack) | $18.85 | 3.9 | 27 | 1 each, 2 relays | 16 A | Wi-Fi (Matter) | 57 |
Works with: hover or tap an icon for the system name. A system is shown when it supports the product directly or through the hub the listing requires. Matter relays work with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Hubitat, and Homey.
Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features.
Two metered channels on Matter, with the most reviews of any multi-channel relay here.
A 16 A dry-contact Matter relay for garage doors, boilers, and lights.
The compact Matter Shelly for tight spaces.
A metered Matter relay that also extends SwitchBot's Bluetooth range.
The cheapest good Matter relay, with a detached mode for smart bulbs behind a wall switch.
A cheaper SwitchBot relay; Wi-Fi works alone, but Matter needs a SwitchBot hub.
A basic Matter relay that keeps working on your LAN if the internet drops.
Two cheap Matter relays that skip the maker's app entirely.
It hides behind a wall switch, inside a fan canopy, or in an appliance and switches the power, so you keep your existing switch and add smart control. Dry-contact relays can also trigger garage doors, gas fireplaces, and boilers.
Most relays do. Check your switch box for a bundle of white wires before buying. A few models work without a neutral, and the table notes which.
Only if you're comfortable with household wiring and turn the breaker off first. If you're not sure, have an electrician install it. Never exceed the relay's amp rating.