Ideal upgrade for smart homes. My old Xiomi has a built in IR blaster that allowed me to control many devices from my device.

This is increasingly rare in newer phones so the next best option is a IR blaster that we connect to via wifi – this is even more flexible as any phone with the appropriate app can control the devices around the room or even house. Below are some notes I have on this.

moeshouse wifi rf ir universal remote controller – £30

BroadLink RM4 mini Smart Remote and Sensor Cable Set RM4 mini S, Universal IR Remote Control Hub with Temperature Humidity Monitor USB Cable, Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT – £36.99

https://www.tapo.com/uk/product/smart-hub/tapo-h110 – Smart IR & IoT Hub | Tapo H110

NEW Tapo H110 All in One IR & LoT Smart Hub, Voice Control Alexa & Google, Superior Compatibility, Remote APP Control, Custom Schedules & Timer, Location Control, Offline Control – £20

£20

Tuya Smart WiFi Universal IR Remote Control – £7

Best Smart Remote Controls & IR Blasters in 2026