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BroadLink RM4 Mini vs SwitchBot Hub 2

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official BroadLink and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
Just a blaster, or a whole hub? The SwitchBot Hub 2 is the better smart IR remote of these two, adding Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter support plus temperature, humidity and light sensors.
SwitchBot Hub 2
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$59.99$69.9914% OFF
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The BroadLink RM4 Mini stays the less expensive way in, and its owners rate its wide IR reach, which covers a room from almost any angle. Both learn existing remotes, both run on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, but the SwitchBot Hub 2 also bridges SwitchBot Bluetooth gear such as curtains, bots and locks onto Wi-Fi. Choose the BroadLink RM4 Mini to make one TV or air conditioner voice controlled on a budget, and the SwitchBot Hub 2 for Apple Home, SmartThings or climate readings in the same box.
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FeatureBroadLink RM4 MiniSwitchBot Hub 2Winner
Price$25.99$59.99BroadLink RM4 Mini
Rating4.24.3SwitchBot Hub 2
ProtocolsIRBluetooth, Matter Bridge, IRSwitchBot Hub 2
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSwitchBot Hub 2
SensorsNoneTemperature, Humidity, LightSwitchBot Hub 2
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter

The SwitchBot Hub 2 works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter, and acts as a Matter bridge for SwitchBot devices. The BroadLink RM4 Mini supports none of the three, so on an iPhone-centred or SmartThings home it would need Home Assistant in between.

Built-in climate sensors

The SwitchBot Hub 2 reads temperature, humidity and light, logs their history and can start the air conditioner when a room crosses a threshold. The BroadLink RM4 Mini has no sensors, so the same automation needs a separate thermometer.

Bridge for Bluetooth devices

With Bluetooth, the SwitchBot Hub 2 brings SwitchBot curtains, bots and locks online for remote and voice control. The BroadLink RM4 Mini has no Bluetooth and only sends infrared.

Which one to buy if

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 2

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$59.99
$69.99
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  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Price: $59.99 vs $25.99

What owners say

Owners of both devices agree that teaching them an existing remote is quick and that controlling an air conditioner from the phone is the payoff. BroadLink RM4 Mini owners single out the low cost, an IR signal strong enough to reach devices from almost any placement, and voice commands that fire almost before the assistant finishes replying; they complain that it leans on BroadLink's cloud, that newer firmware blocks third-party apps, that local Home Assistant control takes technical work and that no power adapter comes in the box. SwitchBot Hub 2 owners value that it works with Apple Home, the temperature and humidity history graphs and the two scene buttons, and they report it dropping offline on shaky Wi-Fi, unreliable Bluetooth links to some SwitchBot devices, a cap on Matter devices and a busy app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which one is better: BroadLink RM4 Mini or SwitchBot Hub 2?

The SwitchBot Hub 2 for most homes. It adds Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter support, temperature, humidity and light sensors and a bridge for SwitchBot Bluetooth devices. The BroadLink RM4 Mini is the better pick only when all you need is a low cost IR blaster for Alexa or Google Home.

What is the difference between the BroadLink RM4 Mini and the SwitchBot Hub 2?

The BroadLink RM4 Mini is a pure infrared blaster, while the SwitchBot Hub 2 is an IR blaster, a climate sensor and a Matter bridge in one box. Both learn existing remotes and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.

Do the BroadLink RM4 Mini and the SwitchBot Hub 2 work with SmartThings?

Only the SwitchBot Hub 2 does. It also works with Apple Home and Matter. The BroadLink RM4 Mini supports Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant but not SmartThings or Apple Home.

Which is cheaper, the BroadLink RM4 Mini or the SwitchBot Hub 2?

The BroadLink RM4 Mini is typically the less expensive of the two, since it only does infrared. The SwitchBot Hub 2 costs more because it adds sensors, Bluetooth and Matter bridging.

Who should buy the BroadLink RM4 Mini?

Alexa and Google Home users who want to control a TV, set-top box or air conditioner by voice at a low cost, and Home Assistant tinkerers comfortable setting up local control.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub 2?

Apple Home and SmartThings users, owners of SwitchBot curtains, bots or locks, and anyone who wants IR control plus temperature and humidity readings from one device.

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