BroadLink RM5plus vs Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control

The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control wins clearly, costing less and rating higher, with no category where the BroadLink RM5plus comes out ahead in this comparison.

The main difference is real-world reliability and setup. Owners of the BroadLink RM5plus report a difficult first-time setup and connection issues, while the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is generally described as quick and easy to get running. Both are IR-only blasters with otherwise similar connectivity and integrations.

No to both, on both devices. The BroadLink RM5plus and the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control are infrared only, with no RF support, and neither works with Apple HomeKit.

Not reliably. It ships locked from the factory and does not support local LAN control, so Home Assistant's BroadLink integration does not recognize it without manual changes. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control connects to Home Assistant through Tuya's cloud instead.

Most buyers looking for a simple, cheap, reliably rated IR blaster for TVs, air conditioners and similar devices, without the setup headaches some BroadLink RM5plus owners report.

Only buyers who specifically want BroadLink's long-range IR blasting and are prepared to work through a fiddly setup process and the possibility of no local Home Assistant control.