Updated November 2026
Data from the official BroadLink and Moes sites.
2026 verdict
Is RF worth paying for? If every remote in the room is infrared, the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is the better value of these two IR blasters, matching the BroadLink RM4 Pro on Wi-Fi and platform support.
It is the lower cost and the better reviewed of the pair, and both learn existing remotes and work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The BroadLink RM4 Pro earns its place with RF: it can also learn fixed-code 433MHz remotes for blinds, curtains, fans and RF outlets, though its owners warn that rolling-code and proprietary devices often fail. Its owners also describe local control through Home Assistant, while Moes owners report that their unit only reaches Home Assistant through the Tuya cloud. Pick the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control for TVs, fans and air conditioners, and the BroadLink RM4 Pro when a radio remote is part of the job.
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| Feature | BroadLink RM4 Pro | Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44.99 | $19.99 | Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control |
| Rating | 3.9 | 4.3 | Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control |
| Protocols | IR, RF | IR | BroadLink RM4 Pro |
| Local Control | YES | NO | BroadLink RM4 Pro |
| 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 |
What the differences mean
RF support
The BroadLink RM4 Pro learns and sends RF as well as infrared, which reaches blinds, fans and outlets with fixed-code 433MHz remotes. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is infrared only, so radio remotes stay out of reach.
Home Assistant
Both are listed as working with Home Assistant, but BroadLink RM4 Pro owners run it locally through the BroadLink integration, while the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control connects only through the Tuya cloud.
Voice control
BroadLink RM4 Pro owners describe fast Alexa and Google Home control and scenes that chain several commands. Moes owners report that voice control only covers devices added from the app's list and stops at basic on and off.
Which one to buy if
- all your remotes are infrared
The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control does the same IR job for less.
- you have blinds, fans or outlets with fixed-code RF remotes
Only the BroadLink RM4 Pro can learn and send RF signals.
- you want local control in Home Assistant
The BroadLink RM4 Pro works locally through Home Assistant; the Moes goes through the Tuya cloud.
- you mostly control devices from the phone app
Moes owners find the app quick for controlling IR gear from anywhere, and the device costs less.
$44.99
- + Protocols: IR, RF
- + Local Control: YES
- - Price: $44.99 vs $19.99
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.3
Winner
$19.99
- + Price: $19.99
- + Rating: 4.3
- - Protocols: IR vs IR, RF
- - Local Control: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both blasters praise how quickly they turn IR-only gear into devices controlled from the phone. BroadLink RM4 Pro owners single out IR and RF in one tiny box, instant Alexa and Google Home commands, local Home Assistant control and picking it over a Logitech Harmony, while they complain about RF failing with rolling-code fans and garage openers, awkward app English and devices dropping offline until the app is reopened. Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control owners like the low price, a flat puck that is easy to hide and a wide IR angle that covers a room, and their complaints are voice control limited to devices from the app's list, learned remotes that cannot be renamed, Alexa discovery failures and Home Assistant only through the Tuya cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: BroadLink RM4 Pro or Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?
For infrared only, the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control, which is the lower cost and better reviewed of the two. The BroadLink RM4 Pro is the one to buy if you also need to control RF devices such as blinds or fans.
What is the biggest difference between the BroadLink RM4 Pro and the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?
RF. The BroadLink RM4 Pro sends both infrared and fixed-code 433MHz RF signals, while the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is infrared only.
Do the BroadLink RM4 Pro 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.
Will the BroadLink RM4 Pro control any RF remote?
No. The BroadLink RM4 Pro handles common fixed-code RF bands around 433MHz, but owners report failures with rolling-code and proprietary devices such as some ceiling fans and garage openers. Check a device's frequency before relying on it.
Who should buy the BroadLink RM4 Pro?
People with RF blinds, fans or outlets alongside IR gear, and Home Assistant users who want local IR and RF control.
Who should buy the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?
Budget buyers who want to control a TV, fan or air conditioner from the phone and do not need RF or local control.
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