Best Electrical Relays Under $50 (2026)
We ranked units by a value score combining connectivity type, channel count, power‑metering presence, safety certifications, and overall user‑facing features for under‑(price varies) options
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Shelly 2PM Gen3 Wi-Fi two-channel smart relay switch — Best for two‑circuit smart control: two channels plus built‑in power metering and Wi‑Fi connectivity for direct app control
- Best Value: Shelly Plus 1PM UL | WiFi smart relay with power metering — Best for certified installations: Wi‑Fi relay with power metering and UL certification for safer home automation integration
Top Picks
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Best Overall Shelly 2PM Gen3 Wi-Fi two-channel smart relay switch
Best for two‑circuit smart control: two channels plus built‑in power metering and Wi‑Fi connectivity for direct app control
Wi-Fi operated two-channel smart relay with power metering for independent control of devices. Monitor energy usage and manage bi-directional motors and circuits. Customers report easy setup and quality
- power metering
- Wi-Fi remote control
- independent channel operation
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Best Value Shelly Plus 1PM UL | WiFi smart relay with power metering
Best for certified installations: Wi‑Fi relay with power metering and UL certification for safer home automation integration
Wi‑Fi operated smart switch relay with power metering and Bluetooth gateway. Monitor consumption and remotely control appliances; compatible with common smart home platforms. Customers praise easy setup and solid build quality
- Power metering per channel
- Remote control of appliances
- UL certified and Wi‑Fi with Bluetooth gateway
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Shelly Wave 2PM US LR 2-Channel Z-Wave Smart Relay
Best for mesh‑based systems: two‑channel long‑range Z‑Wave relay with power metering suited to hub‑centric setups
Z-Wave Long Range smart switch relay with 2 channels and power metering. Monitors consumption and controls appliances, with extended range for large properties. Requires a Z-Wave gateway for setup
- 2-channel switch relay
- power metering
- long-range up to 1+ mile