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BroadLink vs Google

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Updated August 2026
BroadLink logo
BroadLinkChina flagChina
4.1/5
Average rating
Websitewww.ibroadlink.com
Twitter@broadlink_intl
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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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Google logo
GoogleUSA flagUSA
Higher rated
4.3/5
Average rating
Websitestore.google.com
Twitter@madebygoogle
AmazonVisit Store

Google is a major smart home platform through Google Assistant, the Nest brand and the Google Home app. Its Nest line includes smart thermostats, cameras, doorbells, smoke alarms and smart speakers and displays, while Google Home acts as a hub for thousands of compatible devices. Google supports Matter, making it a common ecosystem for voice-controlled homes.

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