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BroadLink RM5plus vs Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official BroadLink and Moes sites.
2026 verdict
A thermometer beats a blaster with no sensors at all: the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR wins this comparison on price, owner rating and sensors, using its built-in temperature and humidity readings to trigger IR commands, like starting an AC once a room warms up. The BroadLink RM5plus does not win a single category here, and its own reviewers describe a difficult setup process and a factory lock that blocks local Home Assistant control, issues the Moes model does not carry. Both are IR-only blasters connecting over 2.4GHz WiFi, working with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, with no Apple HomeKit on either. If you want an IR remote that also reacts to room conditions, the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR is the clearly stronger, cheaper, better-reviewed pick. The BroadLink RM5plus only fits if you specifically prefer its longer IR range and don't need any onboard sensing.
FeatureBroadLink RM5plusMoes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IRWinner
Price$30.99$27.99Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR
Rating3.54.0Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR
SensorsNoneTemperature, HumidityMoes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
ProtocolsIRIRTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the BroadLink RM5plus or the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR?

The Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR wins clearly, costing less, rating higher and adding sensors, with the BroadLink RM5plus not winning any category in this comparison.

What is the biggest difference between them?

The Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR has built-in temperature and humidity sensors that can trigger IR commands automatically. The BroadLink RM5plus has no sensors at all and is a straightforward IR blaster.

Can the BroadLink RM5plus automate based on room temperature?

No, it has no built-in sensors. Only the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR can trigger automations, like turning on an air conditioner, based on its own temperature and humidity readings.

Does either model support RF or Apple HomeKit?

No to both, on both devices. The BroadLink RM5plus and the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR are infrared only, with no RF support and no Apple HomeKit.

Who should buy the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR?

Buyers who want an IR blaster that can also automate around room temperature and humidity, at a lower price and with a stronger owner rating than the BroadLink RM5plus.

Who should buy the BroadLink RM5plus?

Only buyers who specifically want BroadLink's long-range IR blasting and don't need any built-in sensors, while being prepared for a harder setup process.

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