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BroadLink RM4 Mini vs BroadLink RM4 Pro

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
BroadLink against BroadLink is settled by one question: do you own 433MHz RF gear?
If not, the BroadLink RM4 Mini wins on price and rating, delivering the same powerful room-filling IR, brand library, smart learning and near-instant Alexa and Google response for less money. The BroadLink RM4 Pro exists precisely for that RF question, learning and blasting fixed-code radio signals for blinds, curtains, fans and outlets that the Mini cannot touch (rolling-code devices excluded). Wi-Fi, cloud behavior and Home Assistant support are identical twins. Blinds and RF outlets force the Pro; every purely infrared household saves with the better-rated Mini.
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FeatureBroadLink RM4 MiniBroadLink RM4 ProWinner
Price$25.99$44.99BroadLink RM4 Mini
Rating4.23.9BroadLink RM4 Mini
ProtocolsIRIR, RFBroadLink RM4 Pro
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: BroadLink RM4 Mini or BroadLink RM4 Pro?

BroadLink RM4 Mini wins for most buyers: it is cheaper, better rated and covers every IR use case with room-filling emission. BroadLink RM4 Pro only makes sense when you specifically need its 433MHz RF control for blinds, fans or RF outlets.

What is the difference between BroadLink RM4 Mini and BroadLink RM4 Pro?

RF. The Pro adds radio-frequency learning and blasting on top of the same IR feature set, with automatic RF frequency detection. Everything else matches closely: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, smart learning, app setup, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support.

Will the RM4 Pro control any RF device?

No. It reliably handles common fixed-code RF around 433MHz, typical of many blinds, fans and outlet remotes, but proprietary or rolling-code protocols often will not work. Checking your device's frequency and code type (for example via its FCC ID) before buying is wise.

Do either work with Apple HomeKit?

Not natively. Both the BroadLink RM4 Mini and BroadLink RM4 Pro support Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant only; HomeKit access is possible indirectly through Home Assistant for technical users. Both default to BroadLink's cloud.

Who should buy BroadLink RM4 Mini?

Choose BroadLink RM4 Mini if your targets are IR devices, TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, soundbars. It is the better-rated, cheaper unit and hides anywhere with its wall-mount plate.

Who should buy BroadLink RM4 Pro?

Choose BroadLink RM4 Pro if you need to automate RF blinds, curtains, fans or outlets alongside IR gear, and your devices use common fixed-code 433MHz signals. Owners often pick it as a cheaper Logitech Harmony replacement.

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