SMATRUL Zigbee US magnetic relay switch review

How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through 205 owner ratings.

SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee US Touch Light Switch with Magnetic Relay
Quick verdict

A US-body Zigbee switch with a magnetic relay and no neutral or capacitor needed, backed by 205 owner ratings, but its 4.6 score is the lowest in this ranking.

At a glance

BrandSMATRUL
TypeSmart light switch
Priceโ‚ฑ859 (as of Aug 12, 2026)
Shopee owner rating4.6 โ˜… from 205 Shopee ratings
ShopSmatrul Official Store
Units sold902

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
CapacitorNot required
HubTuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway required
Voltage100-250V
RelayMagnetic relay
Minimum bulb load5W or more when wired without a neutral

Pros and cons

โœ“ Pros

  • A magnetic relay holds its state without drawing coil current, which suits a no-neutral switch
  • Rated 100-250V, so it covers Philippine mains and older 110V circuits
  • No neutral and no bypass capacitor needed for the install
  • 205 owner ratings, one of the deeper feedback pools among the Zigbee panels here

โœ— Cons

  • 4.6 is the lowest owner rating in this whole ranking
  • Needs a Tuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway, an extra box to buy before the switch does anything
  • Needs bulbs of 5W or more without a neutral, so a tiny LED may flicker or glow when off
  • The listing does not state a warranty period

The SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee US touch switch pairs a magnetic relay with no-neutral, no-capacitor wiring in a US style body, rated 100-250V, for around โ‚ฑ859 as of August 12, 2026. Its 4.6 owner rating is the lowest here.

What does the magnetic relay actually do?

It holds its position without drawing current to stay there.

That sounds like trivia until you remember the constraint: a switch with no neutral wire has to pull every milliamp it uses through the bulb. A relay that holds state for free leaves more headroom, and it runs cooler across years of switching. It is the right engineering answer to the problem this switch is solving.

How much should the 4.6 rating worry you?

Enough to mention first, not enough to rule it out.

Most switches here sit at 4.8 or 4.9. This one is 4.6 across 205 ratings, which is a big enough sample that it is a real signal, not a couple of grumpy buyers. We cannot read the individual complaints, so we are not going to invent a cause.

Treat it as the least consistent switch in this ranking, and buy it for the magnetic relay rather than in spite of the score.

What does the install involve?

Less than most Zigbee switches. No neutral wire and no bypass capacitor, so it stays a face plate swap, and the US body is the shape most Philippine boxes take.

The usual condition holds: 5W minimum bulb load, so pair it with a 7W or 9W LED.

Is this smart switch sulit?

Around โ‚ฑ859 as of August 12, 2026, plus a gateway. Check the latest price on Shopee.

It is the second most expensive SMATRUL switch here and carries the weakest rating, which is a hard combination to argue for. It earns its place on the relay design and the US body, not on value.

Who this smart switch suits

Buy this if you specifically want a magnetic relay in a US style plate on a Zigbee mesh, and you have a gateway already. It is a specialist choice. If you just want a good Zigbee switch, buy the cheaper SMATRUL Zigbee panel instead.

See how it ranks in our best smart light switches in the Philippines roundup, or read what a relay type changes in our smart light switch buying guide.

Other smart switch options to compare

Want the same mesh for less, with a better score? The SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee no-neutral switch is our Best Zigbee pick at around โ‚ฑ829 with a 4.9 rating. Prefer a latching relay in a push-button body? The SMATRUL Zigbee EU push switch goes to 3 gang and costs less.

Compare SMATRUL Tuya Zigbee US Touch Light Switch with Magnetic Relay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a magnetic relay and why does it matter here?

A magnetic relay holds its position without needing constant current to stay there. In a switch that has no neutral wire, every milliamp it draws has to come through the bulb, so a relay that holds state for free is the sensible engineering choice. It also runs cooler over years of use.

Why is the rating lower than the other SMATRUL switches?

It sits at 4.6 where most here are 4.8 or 4.9, across 205 ratings, so it is a real signal rather than noise. We cannot see the individual complaints, so we will not guess at the cause. Read it as the least consistent switch in this ranking and buy accordingly.

Does it need a gateway?

Yes. Like every Zigbee device here it needs a Tuya Zigbee 3.0 gateway before it does anything. Factor that into the price if this would be your first Zigbee purchase.

What voltage does it take?

The listing states 100-250V, which covers Philippine 220V mains and older 110V circuits. SMATRUL also states a 5W minimum bulb load when there is no neutral wire, so avoid very small decorative LEDs on it.

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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