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BroadLink RM4 Pro vs SwitchBot Hub 2

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Radio remotes or a smarter hub, which do you need more?
SwitchBot Hub 2
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SwitchBot Hub 2
$59.99$69.9914% OFF
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For most homes the SwitchBot Hub 2 is the better smart remote of this pair, with built-in sensors, Matter and Apple Home support. It measures temperature, humidity and light, uses Bluetooth for SwitchBot devices, acts as a Matter bridge and works with Apple Home, SmartThings, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The BroadLink RM4 Pro is the cheaper box and the only one that learns RF remotes as well as IR, for blinds, fans and RF outlets, although its owners warn that RF works reliably only with common fixed-code 433MHz devices. Both run on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with a 1-year warranty. Choose the SwitchBot Hub 2 for IR devices, climate automations and Apple Home, and the BroadLink RM4 Pro when a radio remote has to be replaced.
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FeatureBroadLink RM4 ProSwitchBot Hub 2Winner
Price$44.99$59.99BroadLink RM4 Pro
Rating3.94.3SwitchBot Hub 2
ProtocolsIR, RFBluetooth, 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

RF

The BroadLink RM4 Pro learns radio remotes as well as infrared ones. The SwitchBot Hub 2 is infrared only, so RF blinds, fans and outlets stay out of reach.

Sensors

The SwitchBot Hub 2 has temperature, humidity and light sensors with history graphs, which can trigger an AC or heater on their own. The BroadLink RM4 Pro has no sensors.

Apple Home and Matter

The SwitchBot Hub 2 is a Matter bridge and works with Apple Home and SmartThings. The BroadLink RM4 Pro supports neither and stops at Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.

SwitchBot devices

The SwitchBot Hub 2 uses Bluetooth to bring SwitchBot curtains, locks and bots online. The BroadLink RM4 Pro has no Bluetooth.

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 2

14% OFF
$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 $44.99

What owners say

Owners of both hubs praise how easily they learn existing remotes and how fast they put TVs and air conditioners under voice control. BroadLink RM4 Pro owners single out IR and RF in one box, local control through Home Assistant and a lower cost than a Logitech Harmony, and they complain about RF devices with rolling codes that will not copy, a clunky app and devices dropping offline until the app is opened. SwitchBot Hub 2 owners talk about its sensor history graphs, simple temperature-triggered automations and being one of the few IR blasters that works with Apple Home, while their gripes are disconnects when Wi-Fi gets shaky, a busy app and a cap on devices exposed over Matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BroadLink RM4 Pro or SwitchBot Hub 2?

The SwitchBot Hub 2 for most homes, with sensors, Matter and Apple Home support. The BroadLink RM4 Pro is better only if you need to control RF devices, and it costs less.

Does the BroadLink RM4 Pro work with Home Assistant?

Yes. The BroadLink RM4 Pro works with Home Assistant, and its owners describe fully local IR and RF control there. The SwitchBot Hub 2 works with Home Assistant too.

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

The BroadLink RM4 Pro adds RF control, while the SwitchBot Hub 2 adds climate sensors, a Matter bridge and Apple Home support. Both control infrared devices.

Is the SwitchBot Hub 2 a good universal remote?

Yes. SwitchBot Hub 2 owners praise how quickly it learns existing remotes for TVs and mini-split ACs, though they note few preset IR templates. It cannot handle RF remotes, which the BroadLink RM4 Pro can.

Who should buy the BroadLink RM4 Pro?

Homes with RF blinds, fans or outlets alongside IR gear, and Home Assistant users who want both under local control.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub 2?

Apple Home users, SwitchBot owners and anyone who wants IR control plus temperature and humidity automations in one small hub.

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