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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Moes and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
Ecosystem reach outweighs a radio here: the SwitchBot Hub Mini wins this comparison on price, rating and integrations, reaching Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant from a tiny, inexpensive box built around its learning IR blaster and SwitchBot device bridging. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller costs more, integrates with only three platforms (Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant), and skips Apple HomeKit entirely, but it does add RF (radio) control that the SwitchBot Hub Mini's spec sheet does not credit, useful for radio-based devices that infrared alone cannot reach. Both are 2.4GHz WiFi universal remotes with no built-in sensors. For most buyers, the cheaper, better-reviewed, more widely compatible SwitchBot Hub Mini is the easy default. Pick the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller instead if RF control for non-IR devices is something you specifically need.
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| Feature | Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller | SwitchBot Hub Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8 | 4.2 | SwitchBot Hub Mini |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | SwitchBot Hub Mini |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Protocols | IR, RF | Bluetooth, IR | Tie |
| Univeral Remote Control | YES | YES | Tie |
| Smart Learning | YES | YES | Tie |
| Local Control | NO | NO | Tie |
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- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
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- + Rating: 4.2
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller or the SwitchBot Hub Mini?
The SwitchBot Hub Mini wins overall, costing less, rating higher and reaching more platforms including Apple HomeKit and SmartThings. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller matches it on smart learning and universal remote control.
What is the biggest difference between them?
The SwitchBot Hub Mini integrates with five platforms (Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant), while the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller reaches only three and has no HomeKit support. In exchange, the Moes model adds RF (radio) control that the SwitchBot Hub Mini does not have.
Does the SwitchBot Hub Mini support Apple HomeKit?
Yes, along with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller supports only Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, with no Apple HomeKit.
Can the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller control RF devices?
Yes. It supports RF (radio frequency) in addition to infrared, letting it reach devices like some fans, blinds or outlets that the IR-only SwitchBot Hub Mini cannot control.
Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub Mini?
Buyers who want a cheap, well-reviewed IR blaster with the widest platform reach, including Apple HomeKit and SmartThings, and don't need RF control.
Who should buy the Moes RF IR Universal Remote Controller?
Buyers who specifically need RF (radio) device control alongside IR, and are willing to pay more and lose Apple HomeKit and SmartThings support to get it.
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