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Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control vs SwitchBot Hub Mini

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Moes and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
An infrared remote control's job is to stand in for the clickers already in the room, and the SwitchBot Hub Mini does more of that job.
SwitchBot Hub Mini
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SwitchBot Hub Mini
$36.10$39.007% OFF
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It adds Bluetooth and SmartThings on top of the same Wi-Fi infrared blaster both are. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is the more affordable and the better reviewed, a flat puck with no Bluetooth and no SmartThings. Both learn remotes, both claim universal control, and both reach Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Pick the SwitchBot Hub Mini if SwitchBot gear should come online too, and the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control if all you need is a cheap Wi-Fi blaster.
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FeatureMoes Infrared Universal Remote ControlSwitchBot Hub MiniWinner
Price$19.99$36.10Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control
Rating4.34.2Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control
ProtocolsIRBluetooth, IRSwitchBot Hub Mini
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantSwitchBot Hub Mini
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Bluetooth

Both are 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi infrared blasters. Only the SwitchBot Hub Mini adds Bluetooth, which is how it bridges other SwitchBot devices onto the network. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control has no Bluetooth. If the blaster only has to shout at a TV, that radio does not matter. If it also has to wake a Bluetooth curtain or sensor, only the Mini does it.

SmartThings

Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant are on both. SmartThings is on the SwitchBot Hub Mini and not on the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control. Apple Home and Matter are on neither, so this pair does not get you into the Apple Home app. Warranty is 1 year on both.

Shape

The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is a flat 68 x 68 x 9.5 mm puck at 100 g. The SwitchBot Hub Mini is 65 x 65 x 20 mm and 36 g, smaller in the hand and a bit taller on the shelf. Neither is a sensor hub: temperature, humidity, light and motion are not part of this pair.

What the infrared part shares

Smart learning and universal remote control are yes on both, so the sheet does not crown a winner there. The practical gap owners describe is in the apps, not in a missing infrared LED. The Moes unit is the one reviewed as line-of-sight inside a single room, which is what infrared is. The Mini's owners say the same limit applies once the command leaves the hub.

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What owners say

Owners of both infrared blasters say the useful trick is making a TV, a fan or a window unit obey a phone. They then describe different friction. Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control owners single out a wide infrared angle, a puck that hides easily, and a low price, and they complain that voice control covers only devices from the built-in list, that learned remotes cannot be renamed, and that the Wi-Fi model reaches Home Assistant through the cloud rather than locally. SwitchBot Hub Mini owners single out learning odd remotes and bringing SwitchBot curtains and sensors onto Wi-Fi, and they complain that Alexa and Google often need a scene with a fixed delay between commands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control or SwitchBot Hub Mini?

The SwitchBot Hub Mini, because it adds Bluetooth and SmartThings to the same infrared job. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control is the better buy when you want the lower price and a flat Wi-Fi blaster and you do not own other SwitchBot devices.

What is the biggest difference between the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control and the SwitchBot Hub Mini?

The Mini is also a SwitchBot bridge. Both learn infrared remotes over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Only the SwitchBot Hub Mini has Bluetooth and SmartThings. The Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control has neither.

Do these infrared remote controls work with Apple Home?

No. Neither the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control nor the SwitchBot Hub Mini lists Apple Home or Matter. For Apple Home you would be looking at a later SwitchBot hub, not this Mini.

Can both learn a remote the app does not list?

Yes. Smart learning and universal remote control are on both the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control and the SwitchBot Hub Mini. Moes owners say voice control still skips those learned buttons and only covers devices from the built-in list.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub Mini?

Anyone who wants one small infrared remote control to drive a TV or air conditioner and also bring SwitchBot Bluetooth devices onto Wi-Fi, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Moes Infrared Universal Remote Control?

Anyone who only needs a flat, low-price Wi-Fi blaster for one room and does not need Bluetooth, SmartThings, or a bridge for other SwitchBot gear.

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