Type-C Micro USB Smart IR Transmitter vs Smartphone IR Remote Control

Both are plug-in phone IR blasters that turn your phone into a universal remote. The Type-C Micro USB Smart IR Transmitter is the more flexible pick: it covers Type-C, Lightning and Micro USB phones, works with iOS and Android, and claims a 32.8 ft range. The Smartphone IR Remote Control adds a DIY learning mode that copies your existing remotes, plus a silicone case, but its listing is muddled on chip generation and range. Buy A for broad phone support and reach; buy B if learning your old remotes matters most.

• Choose the Type-C Micro USB Smart IR Transmitter if you want one dongle that fits Type-C, Lightning or Micro USB phones and works on both iOS and Android.
• Choose the Smartphone IR Remote Control if copying your existing remotes with a DIY learning function matters more to you than broad phone support.