We use cookies for analytics to understand how the site is used and to improve it. Essential cookies are always on. You can accept or reject analytics cookies — see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.

Last updated:
The Tapo H110 is an IR blaster hub: it learns and replays infrared signals from existing remotes, enabling app and voice control of TVs, air conditioners, fans, and projectors. At $29.99 with 106 Amazon reviews and a 1-year warranty, it is not a Zigbee or Z-Wave controller. The "IoT Hub" label refers to its ability to pair with Tapo sensors via 2.4 GHz WiFi, not to multi-protocol smart home control. The 106 reviews versus the SwitchBot Hub Mini's 55,492 is a meaningful compatibility signal — SwitchBot's depth reflects years of tested IR code libraries across hundreds of TV and AC brands. The $6.11 saving over the SwitchBot Hub Mini ($36.10) is real, but the SwitchBot also supports Bluetooth sub-device integration that the H110 lacks. Right buy for: existing Tapo ecosystem users who want IR blaster functionality consolidated into the Tapo app at a $6 saving over the SwitchBot — buyers without pre-existing Tapo devices should consider the SwitchBot Hub Mini for its significantly deeper device compatibility record.
Not sure where to start with smart home tech? This guide ranks the best first purchases by value — smart plugs, doorbells, speakers, and cameras for any budget.
Read guide →Best Smart Home Hub: Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKitBest smart home hub 2026. Amazon Echo Hub, Google Home Hub, Apple HomePod mini. Ecosystem comparison, device compatibility, and privacy.
Read guide →