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SwitchBot Hub 2 vs Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

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Key differences between SwitchBot Hub 2 and Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

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

Universal Remote Control (features): SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes (Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.); Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat — No (Air conditioners only, one AC unit per device: it does not control TVs, fans or other infrared appliances.).
Bluetooth (protocols): SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes; Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat — No.
Matter bridge (protocols): SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes; Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat — No.
Light (sensors): SwitchBot Hub 2 — Yes; Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat — No.

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Option 1 · SwitchBot

SwitchBot Hub 2

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Zemismart

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Matter over WiFi on the 2.4 GHz band, with no hub required.

5 GHz Wi-Fi

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Ethernet

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Thread

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Zigbee

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Features

Node Red

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Onvif

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

RTSP

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Smart Learning

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Quick Match picks the air conditioner from the Tuya code library, and Learn Match copies the commands from the original remote.

Subdevices

SwitchBot Hub 2: 8
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Tailscale

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Universal Remote Control

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No
Catalog note
Air conditioners only, one AC unit per device: it does not control TVs, fans or other infrared appliances.

Hardware

Cpu

SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Memory

SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Microphone

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

microSD card slot

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Power Over Ethernet

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Speakers

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Storage

SwitchBot Hub 2: Not recorded
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Apple Home

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Home Assistant

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Shared from the Tuya app over Matter, it lands in Home Assistant as a climate device with current temperature, humidity, target temperature and HVAC mode.

Matter

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Catalog note

Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter integration is supported.

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable.

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

Catalog note

Native Matter over WiFi: after setup in the Tuya app, the device is shared over Matter to Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Homey and Home Assistant.

SmartThings

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Protocols

Bluetooth

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Catalog note

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

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

Yes

Manufacturer source

Infrared commands control compatible air conditioners.

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable.

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

Catalog note

Three infrared emitters and one receiver, aimed at the air conditioner through the magnetic base.

Matter bridge

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Catalog note
Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Third Party Devices

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.
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: Not recorded

Thread border router

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Z Wave

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Zigbee coordinator

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Sensors

Humidity

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

Yes

Manufacturer source

The supplied sensor cable measures humidity.

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable.

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

Catalog note

0 to 99.9% RH, accuracy ±4% between 20 and 80% RH.

Light

SwitchBot Hub 2: Yes
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Motion

SwitchBot Hub 2: No
Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat: No

Temperature

SwitchBot Hub 2

Yes

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat

Yes

Manufacturer source

The supplied sensor cable measures temperature.

Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable.

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

Catalog note

-10 to 60°C, accuracy ±0.3°C between 10 and 50°C, measured by the sensor built into the Type-C cable.

Specifications for SwitchBot Hub 2 versus Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Specification	SwitchBot Hub 2	Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes Catalog note Matter over WiFi on the 2.4 GHz band, with no hub required.
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet	No	No
Thread	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	No
Zigbee	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	No
Features
Node Red	No	Not recorded
Onvif	No	Not recorded
RTSP	No	Not recorded
Smart Learning	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	Yes Catalog note Quick Match picks the air conditioner from the Tuya code library, and Learn Match copies the commands from the original remote.
Subdevices	8	Not recorded
Tailscale	No	Not recorded
Universal Remote Control	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	No Catalog note Air conditioners only, one AC unit per device: it does not control TVs, fans or other infrared appliances.
Hardware
Cpu	Not recorded	Not recorded
Memory	Not recorded	Not recorded
Microphone	No	Not recorded
microSD card slot	No	Not recorded
Power Over Ethernet	No	Not recorded
Speakers	No	Not recorded
Storage	Not recorded	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Apple Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Catalog note Shared from the Tuya app over Matter, it lands in Home Assistant as a climate device with current temperature, humidity, target temperature and HVAC mode.
Matter	Yes Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	Yes Manufacturer source Matter integration is supported. Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Native Matter over WiFi: after setup in the Tuya app, the device is shared over Matter to Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Homey and Home Assistant.
SmartThings	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Protocols
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Ir	Yes Catalog note With Smart learning mode, it can mimic your existing remote control in 5s.	Yes Manufacturer source Infrared commands control compatible air conditioners. Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Three infrared emitters and one receiver, aimed at the air conditioner through the magnetic base.
Matter bridge	Yes	No
Rf	No Catalog note Additional catalog field from the ir-remote-controls listing of this model.	No
Third Party Devices	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.	Not recorded
Thread border router	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee coordinator	No	No
Sensors
Humidity	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The supplied sensor cable measures humidity. Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note 0 to 99.9% RH, accuracy ±4% between 20 and 80% RH.
Light	Yes	No
Motion	No	No
Temperature	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The supplied sensor cable measures temperature. Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Zemismart ZMCIR01 Matter WiFi IR Thermostat Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The temperature and humidity sensor is built into the dedicated Type-C cable; retain the specified cable. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note -10 to 60°C, accuracy ±0.3°C between 10 and 50°C, measured by the sensor built into the Type-C cable.

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