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NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller vs SwitchBot Hub 2

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Key differences between NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller and SwitchBot Hub 2

A summary of selected recorded differences between these ir remote controls. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller — No (The 2.4 GHz radio is Zigbee and Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi); SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes.
Alexa (integrations): NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller — No (Not compatible with Amazon Alexa.); SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes.
Apple Home (integrations): NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller — No (Not compatible with Apple Home.); SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes.
Google Home (integrations): NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller — No (Not compatible with Google Home.); SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Zigbee (connectivity): NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller — Zigbee Hub required (Zigbee 3.0 end device on 2.4 GHz, so it joins an existing Zigbee network and needs a compatible coordinator or gateway | NodOn lists Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Jeedom and Edalso as compatible gateways for this model); SwitchBot Hub 2 — No (Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.).

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Option 1 · NodOn

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 2

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Apple Home

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared ControllerNo
SwitchBot Hub 2Yes

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Matter

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared ControllerNo
SwitchBot Hub 2Yes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
The 2.4 GHz radio is Zigbee and Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Ethernet

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Thread

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Zigbee

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 end device on 2.4 GHz, so it joins an existing Zigbee network and needs a compatible coordinator or gateway | NodOn lists Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Jeedom and Edalso as compatible gateways for this model
SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Features

Node Red

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Onvif

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

RTSP

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Smart Learning

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Manual learning captures the IR codes from the original remote when the built-in library has no matching code
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Subdevices

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: 8

Tailscale

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Universal Remote Control

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Recognises or learns the IR codes of any infrared split or air-to-air heat pump and creates a virtual remote on the Zigbee gateway
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Hardware

Cpu

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded

Memory

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded

Microphone

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

microSD card slot

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Power Over Ethernet

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Speakers

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Storage

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Not compatible with Amazon Alexa.
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Apple Home

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Not compatible with Apple Home.
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Google Home

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Not compatible with Google Home.
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Home Assistant

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT supports this exact model, the IRB-4-1-00, and exposes it as a climate device | NodOn also lists Home Assistant among the compatible gateways for this model | Works with Home Assistant through ZHA and through Zigbee2MQTT.
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Matter

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Zigbee 3.0 only, with no Matter certification or Matter path documented
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

SmartThings

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Protocols

Bluetooth

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller

Yes

Manufacturer source

Bluetooth is listed alongside Zigbee in the radio specifications.

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page →

Source section: IRB-4-1-00 technical data
Model: NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Bluetooth Low Energy is used to pair the controller with the NodOn Climate app for infrared setup and firmware updates

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller

Yes

Manufacturer source

Infrared commands control compatible air conditioners.

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page →

Source section: IRB-4-1-00 technical data
Model: NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

360° infrared emitter for line-of-sight control of a split or air-to-air heat pump, plus an external IR port

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Catalog note

With Smart learning mode, it can mimic your existing remote control in 5s.

Matter bridge

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
Infrared only, with no radio-frequency remote support
SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Third Party Devices

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Not recorded
SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Pairs only SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and bridges up to 8 of them to Matter; it has no Zigbee or Z-Wave radio and cannot add other brands' devices.

Thread border router

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Z Wave

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Zigbee coordinator

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
Catalog note
An end device on someone else's Zigbee network, not a coordinator
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Sensors

Humidity

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT exposes a humidity value for this model, with humidity calibration and precision options
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Light

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes

Motion

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller: No
SwitchBot Hub 2: No

Temperature

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller

Yes

Manufacturer source

The documented temperature-measurement range is 0°C to 40°C.

NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page →

Source section: IRB-4-1-00 technical data
Model: NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Built-in temperature sensor reads the room from 0°C to 40°C and drives the 17°C to 30°C climate setpoints

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Specifications for NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller versus SwitchBot Hub 2
Specification	NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller	SwitchBot Hub 2
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The 2.4 GHz radio is Zigbee and Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet	No	No
Thread	No	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 end device on 2.4 GHz, so it joins an existing Zigbee network and needs a compatible coordinator or gateway \| NodOn lists Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, Jeedom and Edalso as compatible gateways for this model	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Features
Node Red	Not recorded	No
Onvif	Not recorded	No
RTSP	Not recorded	No
Smart Learning	Yes Catalog note Manual learning captures the IR codes from the original remote when the built-in library has no matching code	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Subdevices	Not recorded	8
Tailscale	Not recorded	No
Universal Remote Control	Yes Catalog note Recognises or learns the IR codes of any infrared split or air-to-air heat pump and creates a virtual remote on the Zigbee gateway	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Hardware
Cpu	Not recorded	Not recorded
Memory	Not recorded	Not recorded
Microphone	Not recorded	No
microSD card slot	Not recorded	No
Power Over Ethernet	Not recorded	No
Speakers	Not recorded	No
Storage	Not recorded	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	No Catalog note Not compatible with Amazon Alexa.	Yes
Apple Home	No Catalog note Not compatible with Apple Home.	Yes
Google Home	No Catalog note Not compatible with Google Home.	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT supports this exact model, the IRB-4-1-00, and exposes it as a climate device \| NodOn also lists Home Assistant among the compatible gateways for this model \| Works with Home Assistant through ZHA and through Zigbee2MQTT.	Yes
Matter	No Catalog note Zigbee 3.0 only, with no Matter certification or Matter path documented	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
SmartThings	No Catalog note Not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.	Yes
Protocols
Bluetooth	Yes Manufacturer source Bluetooth is listed alongside Zigbee in the radio specifications. NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page → Source section IRB-4-1-00 technical data Model NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Bluetooth Low Energy is used to pair the controller with the NodOn Climate app for infrared setup and firmware updates	Yes
Ir	Yes Manufacturer source Infrared commands control compatible air conditioners. NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page → Source section IRB-4-1-00 technical data Model NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note 360° infrared emitter for line-of-sight control of a split or air-to-air heat pump, plus an external IR port	Yes Catalog note With Smart learning mode, it can mimic your existing remote control in 5s.
Matter bridge	No	Yes
Rf	No Catalog note Infrared only, with no radio-frequency remote support	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Third Party Devices	Not recorded	No Catalog note Pairs only SwitchBot Bluetooth devices and bridges up to 8 of them to Matter; it has no Zigbee or Z-Wave radio and cannot add other brands' devices.
Thread border router	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee coordinator	No Catalog note An end device on someone else's Zigbee network, not a coordinator	No
Sensors
Humidity	Yes Catalog note Zigbee2MQTT exposes a humidity value for this model, with humidity calibration and precision options	Yes
Light	No	Yes
Motion	No	No
Temperature	Yes Manufacturer source The documented temperature-measurement range is 0°C to 40°C. NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller manufacturer product page → Source section IRB-4-1-00 technical data Model NodOn Zigbee AC Infrared Controller Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the supported air-conditioner commands and gateway configuration. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Built-in temperature sensor reads the room from 0°C to 40°C and drives the 17°C to 30°C climate setpoints	Yes

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