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BroadLink vs Emporia

Comparing both brands side by side, ratings, catalog size and every product, so you can see which fits your smart home better.

Updated June 2026
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BroadLink is a Chinese smart home brand best known for its universal IR and RF remote controls that bring older appliances like TVs and air conditioners into the smart home. Its catalog also includes smart plugs, switches and sensors, controlled through the BroadLink app and compatible with Alexa and Google Home. BroadLink is a budget-friendly way to automate devices that lack native connectivity.

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Emporia is a Colorado-based energy technology company that builds whole-home energy monitors, smart plugs, Level 2 EV chargers and home battery systems. Its Vue energy monitors clamp onto the mains and up to 16 branch circuits to report consumption second by second, with solar net metering and no subscription. The app adds cost tracking, time-of-use rates and load management, and the devices work with Alexa and Google Home.

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