- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
- Matter bridge or controller
- Bluetooth
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| Feature | Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR | SwitchBot Hub 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.99 | $99.99 | Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR |
| Rating | 4.0 | 3.8 | Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR |
| Protocols | IR | Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR | SwitchBot Hub 3 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | SwitchBot Hub 3 |
| Sensors | Temperature, Humidity | Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion | SwitchBot Hub 3 |
| Local Control | NO | YES | SwitchBot Hub 3 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Univeral Remote Control | YES | YES | Tie |
| Smart Learning | YES | YES | Tie |
- + Price: $27.99
- + Rating: 4.0
- - Protocols: IR vs Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion
- - Price: $99.99 vs $27.99
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR or the SwitchBot Hub 3?
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is the stronger overall pick, ahead on protocols, integrations and sensors, including motion and light detection the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR lacks. The Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR only wins on price, so it stays relevant for buyers on a tight budget.
What is the biggest difference between the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR and the SwitchBot Hub 3?
Hardware and sensors. The SwitchBot Hub 3 adds a screen, a rotary dial and programmable buttons for on-device control, plus motion and light sensors on top of the temperature and humidity readings both devices share. The Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR has only a small display for its own readings and no dial or physical scene buttons.
Does the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR detect motion?
No, it only senses temperature and humidity. The SwitchBot Hub 3 adds both light and motion sensing, including a presence sensor that wakes its screen, giving it a fuller picture of the room than the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR.
Do both work with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings?
Only the SwitchBot Hub 3 does, through its Matter bridge, alongside Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR is limited to Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, with no HomeKit or SmartThings support.
Who should buy the Moes Temp/Humidity Monitor with IR?
Buyers who want the cheapest possible way to get a temperature-triggered IR remote for one room and do not need a screen, dial or extra sensors.
Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub 3?
Buyers who want on-device physical controls, a fuller sensor set with motion and light detection, and Matter bridging to Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings, and who are fine paying more for that hardware.
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