User experiences: Moes Universal Infrared Remote Controller
Brand: Moes
Model: UFO-R11
Link to exact product: https://moeshouse.com/products/zigbee-smart-ir-remote-control
Protocol: Zigbee/SkyConnect 7.3.1.0
HA Integration: ZHA
In use since: 5 Oct 2023
Number of this item in use: 2
Positive:
- Local
- Easy to pair with ZHA
- Easy training from IR remotes
- Battery-powered - can be placed anywhere (adhesive tabs supplied for wall mounting)
- No connection time-outs
- Works if wi-fi is down
Negative:
- No good if you haven’t got Zigbee
- Needs a custom quirk
- Only the last code learned is easily available, so you have to make notes!
- Slightly slower response
- Can’t make switches as you can with the Broadlink integration - have to use toggle helpers in dashboards
My rating (1-5, 1 being bad, 5 being super): 4
Comment:
If you already have a Zigbee network, a reliable alternative to wi-fi based products. Going to get another one!