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BroadLink vs Genie

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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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The Genie Company is an American garage door opener manufacturer founded in 1923 as the Alliance Manufacturing Company, which built its first opener under the Genie name in 1954 and has been a subsidiary of Overhead Door Corporation since 1994. Its residential and commercial range covers belt, chain, screw and wall mount drives, and the Aladdin Connect platform adds Wi-Fi monitoring and control with support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Amazon Key in-garage delivery. Genie also makes universal remotes, keypads and wall consoles compatible with other major opener brands.

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