Live nowPrime Day 2026October 6 to 7, 2026Starts in10d02h50m38sSee the deals
IR Remote Controls · Head to head

BroadLink RM5plus vs Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated September 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.
vs
Price alerts

IR Remote Control prices change while you decide

We check the price of every IR Remote Control in the catalog daily and email you the drops, whichever one you pick.

Smart home deals and news, straight to your inbox

Price drops, new releases and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address.
Your subscription has been successful.
FeatureBroadLink RM5plusMoes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IRWinner
Price$30.99$27.99Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR
Rating3.44.0Moes 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

Price history compared

Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.

  • BroadLink RM5plus
  • Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR

Loading price history...

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.

Full comparison table

Compare all 15 IR Remote Controls side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all IR Remote Controls in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 15 IR Remote Controls
  • 31 specs compared
  • 28 filters
Open the full comparison
More IR Remote Controls

Top IR Remote Controls to compare next

15 smart IR remotes and blasters from 7 brands compared: BroadLink, SwitchBot, Moes and more. Range, RF support, device libraries and app control.

All IR Remote Controls
BroadLink

More BroadLink products

A sharper look at other BroadLink products worth comparing.

Explore BroadLink
Moes

More Moes products

A sharper look at other Moes products worth comparing.

Explore Moes