BroadLink vs Google 2026: Smart Home Comparison

BroadLink

China

4.2/5

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

USA

Higher rated

4.4/5

Average rating

Websitestore.google.com

Twitter@madebygoogle

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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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