BroadLink RM5plus vs Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller

The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller wins overall, rating higher and adding RF (radio) support that the BroadLink RM5plus lacks. The BroadLink RM5plus only wins on price.

The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller supports both IR and RF, while the BroadLink RM5plus is infrared only. The BroadLink RM5plus is the cheaper of the two.

Some owners report a difficult first-time setup, including confusing instructions and WiFi pairing failures, along with a factory lock that blocks local Home Assistant control. These issues are specific to the BroadLink RM5plus, not the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller.

Yes, both the BroadLink RM5plus and the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller integrate with Home Assistant, Alexa and Google Home. Neither supports Apple HomeKit.

Buyers who want RF (radio) control alongside IR, a stronger owner rating, and don't mind paying a bit more for it.

Only buyers focused on the lowest price whose devices are strictly infrared and who are prepared to work through a potentially fiddly setup.