A single live line switch circuit includes a single live line connecting end, a switch unit, two wire channels, an on-state power obtaining circuit, an off-state power obtaining circuit, and an energy storage element. The single live line connecting end is connected to an external single live line. The on-state power obtaining circuit is connected to the single live line connecting end. The switch unit includes a fixed connecting end and a movable connecting end, and the fixed connecting end is connected to the on-state power obtaining circuit. The two wire channels are provided with a first connecting end and a second connecting end, respectively, and the movable connecting end of the switch unit is in contact with the first connecting end or the second connecting end. A control method of the single live line switch circuit is provided.