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BroadLink vs Third Reality

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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Third Reality, often styled THIRDREALITY, makes affordable Zigbee and Matter smart home accessories such as smart switches, plugs, motion and contact sensors, and night lights. Its devices are popular with SmartThings, Hubitat and Home Assistant users looking for low-cost Zigbee gear. Third Reality focuses on simple, budget-friendly automation building blocks.

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