SMATRUL Zigbee EU push switch review: best latching relay

How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through the owner reviews.

SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee EU Push Switch with Magnetic Latching Relay
Quick verdict

Up to three push-button gangs on a Zigbee mesh with no neutral wire, using a magnetic latching relay that holds state without standing current, though only 19 owners have rated it.

At a glance

BrandSMATRUL
TypeSmart light switch
Priceโ‚ฑ759 (as of Aug 12, 2026)
Shopee owner rating4.9 โ˜… from 19 Shopee ratings
ShopSmatrul Official Store
Units sold142

Specifications

Specs per the Smatrul Official Store listing and SMATRUL published Zigbee documentation

TypeSmart light switch
ConnectivityZigbee 3.0, Smart Life app
Neutral wireNot required
HubTuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway required
Gangs1, 2 or 3 gang
Voltage110-240V
RelayMagnetic latching relay
Minimum bulb load5W or more when wired without a neutral

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • A magnetic latching relay holds position with no standing coil current, so it runs cooler over years of use
  • Goes up to 3 gang while still skipping the neutral wire
  • Push action rather than touch glass, which suits wet hands in a kitchen or bathroom hallway
  • Rated 110-240V, covering Philippine mains and older 110V circuits

โœ— Cons

  • EU style body, which does not sit flush in every Philippine wall plate
  • Needs a Tuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway, an extra box to buy before the switch does anything
  • Rated by only 19 owners so far, a thin base to judge long-term reliability on
  • Needs bulbs of 5W or more without a neutral, so a tiny LED may flicker or glow when off

The SMATRUL Zigbee EU push switch is our Best Latching Relay pick: up to 3 gang, no neutral wire, and a magnetic latching relay that holds state without standing current. Around โ‚ฑ759 as of August 12, 2026.

What does a latching relay change?

It stops the switch heating itself for no reason.

A standard relay needs continuous current to stay closed. A magnetic latching relay flips, holds, and then draws nothing. In a switch with no neutral wire, where every milliamp has to come through the bulb, that is not a spec-sheet detail. It is the difference between a design that fits the constraint and one that fights it.

The practical payoff is a part that runs cooler across years of daily switching.

Is a push button better than touch glass?

In the wrong room, definitely.

Touch panels misread damp fingers. In a kitchen, a bathroom hallway, or anywhere near a laundry area, that means wiping your hand before you can turn on a light. A push button does not care.

How many circuits can it take?

1, 2 or 3 gang, rated 110-240V. That covers most rooms, with the usual condition: each gang needs its own wire already at the box, and SMATRUL states a 5W minimum bulb load on no-neutral wiring.

The body is EU pattern, which does not sit flush in every Philippine wall plate. Measure first.

Is this smart switch sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ759 as of August 12, 2026, plus a gateway. Check the latest price on Shopee.

Slightly cheaper than the EU button switch above it and it goes to three gangs, which makes it the better buy of the two on paper. The reason we rank it below is evidence: 19 owner ratings is a thin base for a part wired into your wall.

Who this smart switch suits

Buy this if you want push buttons across two or three circuits on a Zigbee mesh, and you are comfortable being an early-ish owner. It is the right choice for a kitchen or utility area where touch glass is a nuisance. If you want the safety of a big owner base, buy elsewhere in this ranking.

See how it ranks in our best smart light switches in the Philippines roundup, or read up on relay types in our smart light switch buying guide.

Other smart switch options to compare

Want a single button with a deeper owner base? The SMATRUL Zigbee EU button switch has 111 ratings behind it. Prefer a US-body plate with a magnetic relay? The SMATRUL Zigbee US touch switch fits more Philippine boxes, though it scores lower with owners.

Compare SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee EU Push Switch with Magnetic Latching Relay

See how it compares with the other top picks in our smart light switches comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a magnetic latching relay?

A relay that stays where you put it without power holding it there. A standard relay needs continuous current to stay closed. A latching one flips and holds, which means less heat and less draw. In a no-neutral switch, where every milliamp comes through the bulb, that is the better design.

Does push feel better than touch in a kitchen?

For wet or greasy hands, yes. Touch panels can misread a damp fingertip, and you end up wiping your hand before you can turn on a light. A push button does not care. That is the practical reason to pick this body over glass.

How trustworthy is the rating?

Treat it as early days. It scores 4.9, which is excellent, but from only 19 ratings. That is a small enough base that a handful of good experiences carries it. The design is sound; the long-term reliability picture simply is not in yet.

Do I need a gateway for this one?

Yes, a Tuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway. No Zigbee switch in this ranking works without one, so if this is your first Zigbee device, count the hub into the price.

Researched by Sofia Meneses ยท Written by Gabriel Manalo ยท Published Aug 12, 2026 ยท Updated Sep 12, 2026 ยท How we review

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