BroadLink vs Philips 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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Philips

Netherlands

Higher rated

4.6/5

Average rating

Websitewww.philips-hue.com

Twitter@tweethue

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Philips is a Dutch company whose biggest smart home presence is Philips Hue, the leading smart lighting system. Hue offers color and white smart bulbs, light strips and fixtures controlled by the Hue Bridge over Zigbee, with support for Matter, HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. Philips Hue is known for reliable, high-quality smart lighting and a deep accessory ecosystem.

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