Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official BroadLink and Moes sites.
2026 verdict
An IR specialist meets an RF-and-IR upstart: the BroadLink RM4 Mini wins this comparison on price and owner rating, backed by a long track record as a wide-reaching, tiny infrared blaster for TVs, air conditioners and other IR gear.
The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller counters with the one thing the BroadLink does not offer, RF (radio) support alongside IR, useful if you own fans, blinds or outlets that respond to radio signals rather than infrared, though it costs more and has far less of a review history behind it. Both connect over 2.4GHz WiFi only, work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, skip Apple HomeKit, and function as learning universal remotes. If your devices are strictly infrared, the well-reviewed, cheaper BroadLink RM4 Mini is the easy pick. Choose the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller only if RF control is something you actually need.
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| Feature | BroadLink RM4 Mini | Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 3.8 | BroadLink RM4 Mini |
| Protocols | IR | IR, RF | Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller |
| Local Control | YES | NO | BroadLink RM4 Mini |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Univeral Remote Control | YES | YES | Tie |
| Smart Learning | YES | YES | Tie |
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$25.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Local Control: YES
- - Protocols: IR vs IR, RF
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- + Protocols: IR, RF
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2
- - Local Control: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: the BroadLink RM4 Mini or the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller?
The BroadLink RM4 Mini wins overall, costing less and carrying a stronger owner rating built on years on the market. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller only pulls ahead on protocols, thanks to its added RF support.
What is the biggest difference between the two?
The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller supports RF (radio frequency) in addition to infrared, so it can control some fans, blinds or RF outlets that the BroadLink RM4 Mini, which is IR only, cannot reach.
Do both work with Home Assistant?
Yes, both the BroadLink RM4 Mini and the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller integrate with Home Assistant, along with Alexa and Google Home. Neither supports Apple HomeKit.
Is the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller as well proven as the BroadLink RM4 Mini?
Not yet. The BroadLink RM4 Mini has years on the market and a large base of owner reviews behind its rating, while the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller is newer with far fewer reviews to judge it by.
Who should buy the BroadLink RM4 Mini?
Anyone who only needs to control infrared devices like TVs, air conditioners or set-top boxes and wants the cheaper, better-reviewed, more established blaster of the two.
Who should buy the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller?
Buyers who specifically need RF (radio) control alongside infrared, and are willing to pay more for a less proven device to get it.
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