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BroadLink RM4 Mini vs Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official BroadLink and Moes sites.
2026 verdict
Same specs, so what decides it? The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control takes this pair of Wi-Fi IR blasters on cost, since it matches the BroadLink RM4 Mini line for line on paper and usually sells for less.
Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control
Winner
Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control
$19.99
Buy on Amazon USACheck price
Both learn existing remotes, run on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, and neither supports Apple Home, SmartThings, RF or Bluetooth. Where they part ways is in what owners report: BroadLink RM4 Mini buyers describe fast voice control and a Home Assistant path that can run locally, while Moes owners say voice control only covers devices picked from the app's list and that Home Assistant goes through the Tuya cloud. Choose the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control to make a TV, fan or window AC phone controlled for the least outlay, and the BroadLink RM4 Mini if voice commands and Home Assistant matter.
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FeatureBroadLink RM4 MiniMoes Infrared Universal Remote ControlWinner
Price$25.99$19.99Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
ProtocolsIRIRTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Voice control of learned remotes

Moes owners report that Alexa and Google only see devices added from the app's built-in list, not remotes you teach it, and even then control is basic. BroadLink RM4 Mini owners describe near-instant voice commands, though changing channels by voice still takes some routine setup.

Home Assistant

Both are listed as working with Home Assistant, but the path differs: the BroadLink RM4 Mini can be controlled locally through the BroadLink integration after some technical setup, while the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control connects only through the Tuya cloud.

Shape and placement

The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is a flat 68 x 68 x 9.5 mm puck that disappears on a shelf or wall. The BroadLink RM4 Mini is a 48 mm cube that comes with a wall-mount plate. Both spread IR widely enough to cover a room from one spot.

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What owners say

Owners of both blasters praise the same two things: a wide IR angle that lets one device reach most of a room, and a setup quick enough to finish in minutes. BroadLink RM4 Mini owners add near-instant Alexa and Google Home responses and local control through Home Assistant, but complain about cloud dependence by default, newer firmware blocking third-party apps and no power adapter in the box. Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control owners single out the low price, a puck that is easy to hide or wall-mount and control from anywhere through the app. Their complaints are voice control that skips the remotes you teach it and stops at on and off, learned remotes that cannot be renamed, Alexa sometimes failing to discover the device, and Home Assistant only through the Tuya cloud.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which one is better: BroadLink RM4 Mini or Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?

On paper they are the same product, so the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control wins on cost. The BroadLink RM4 Mini is the better choice if you want voice control of the remotes you teach it or local Home Assistant control, which Moes owners say their device does not offer.

What is the difference between the BroadLink RM4 Mini and the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?

Their specs match: both are 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi IR blasters that learn remotes and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The differences are in use: the BroadLink RM4 Mini offers local Home Assistant control, while the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control goes through the Tuya cloud and limits voice control to app-listed devices.

Do the BroadLink RM4 Mini and the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control work with Apple Home?

No. Neither supports Apple Home or SmartThings. Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.

Can the BroadLink RM4 Mini or the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control control RF devices?

No. Both are infrared only, so they control TVs, air conditioners, fans and other IR gear but not RF blinds or outlets. Both also need line of sight within the room.

Who should buy the BroadLink RM4 Mini?

Alexa and Google Home users who want responsive voice control of a TV or air conditioner, and Home Assistant users willing to set up local control.

Who should buy the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?

Budget buyers who mainly want to control IR devices from the phone app, from anywhere, with basic on and off voice commands for devices picked from its built-in list.

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