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Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller vs SwitchBot Hub 3

Full Smart IR Remote Controls comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Moes and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
Radio versus a screen full of sensors: the SwitchBot Hub 3 wins this pairing on rating, protocols, integrations and sensors, pairing its learning IR blaster with Bluetooth, a Matter bridge, a 2.4-inch display with a rotary dial and physical buttons, and onboard temperature, humidity, light and motion sensing that reach Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller answers back with a lower price and the one capability the SwitchBot Hub 3 does not have: RF (radio) control for devices that plain infrared cannot reach, alongside its own IR blasting and WiFi connectivity with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support. Both are universal remotes that learn commands from any existing remote. For a broader smart-home hub with sensors, on-device controls and wide platform reach, the SwitchBot Hub 3 is the stronger long-term buy. Pick the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller instead if RF devices are a hard requirement and budget is the priority.
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FeatureMoes RF IR Universal Remote ControllerSwitchBot Hub 3Winner
ProtocolsIR, RFBluetooth, Matter Bridge, IRSwitchBot Hub 3
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSwitchBot Hub 3
SensorsNoneTemperature, Humidity, Light, MotionSwitchBot Hub 3
Local ControlNOYESSwitchBot Hub 3
Rating3.83.8Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Univeral Remote ControlYESYESTie
Smart LearningYESYESTie
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  • + Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • + Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller or the SwitchBot Hub 3?

The SwitchBot Hub 3 wins overall, rating higher and outscoring the Moes model on protocols, integrations and sensors. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller only wins on price.

What is the biggest difference between them?

The SwitchBot Hub 3 adds a screen, rotary dial, physical buttons and four environmental sensors on top of its IR blaster, and bridges devices to Matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller is a simpler box whose one edge is RF (radio) control, which the SwitchBot Hub 3 lacks.

Does the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller do anything the SwitchBot Hub 3 can't?

Yes, RF control. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller supports both IR and RF signals, so it can operate radio-based devices like some fans, blinds or outlets. The SwitchBot Hub 3 is IR only, with no RF support.

Does either work with Apple HomeKit?

Only the SwitchBot Hub 3, and only through its Matter bridge and Apple Shortcuts rather than native HomeKit scenes. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller has no Apple HomeKit support at all.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub 3?

Buyers building a broader smart home who want IR control paired with real sensors, on-device buttons and a dial, bridging into HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller?

Buyers on a tight budget who specifically need RF control for radio-based devices alongside IR, and don't need sensors, a screen or Matter bridging.

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