The new Philips Hue Dimmer Switch ditches the boxy design of its predecessor for a more rounded, matte look. The smart Dimmer Switch allows you to toggle through four light recipes by simply pressing the "on" switch. Philips Hue Bridge is required to connect to your home network for the full suite of available features. S. example, the number one most requested change – and the reason Hue has not become an integrated part of a whole house system – the form factor. g. applying zigbee2mqtt/bridge/request/device/remove to a dimmer) result in timeouts, perform a reset (see above) and apply the action right after the device announced itself in the network.

Both a wall switch and remote control, this smart switch attaches easily to walls with the included adhesive and can be removed from the magnetic base to use as a remote control. This item is primarily intended for homes with smart light bulbs installed, allowing a physical barrier to be placed over light switches, preventing them from being turned off, while at the same time, mounting a smart switch for controlling lighting via automations. The second mode for the Hue button is “time-based” light, which activates different scenes upon pressing the Hue button depending on the time of day. Fitted by simply loosening the screws on the switch plate and sliding the rear of the frame behind the plate. Compared to the Tap controller/switch, you're probably wondering why this switch requires batteries.Thanks to an innovative new mounting plate and a super slim cover, our Pro covers are massive 30% thinner than the Standard range. Wall mounting plate stuck fiurmly to a painted wall uding the provided adhesive strips; the plate is narrower and taller than a regular light switch (so can't be used to cover/hide an existing switch). When the new Philips Hue dimmer switch was introduced, you probably thought: What should I do with it?

They mention that it's fully customizable to all scenes, allows several pre-programmed scenes, and is quite customizable within the Hue app. Now, instead of “on,” “brighter,” “dimmer,” and “off” buttons, there’s an “on/off” button, a brightness up/down rocker, and a “Hue” button for switching lighting scenes. The magnetic grip" of the plate is sufficient to hold the dimmer switch in place, and the switch and plate have a locating ridge to make sure the switch is put into the plate the right way up. You can pick up to five different scenes; so, for example, pressing the Hue button once might activate a “Bright” scene, a second press could trigger the “Concentrate” scene, and so on. Podemos controlar el encendido / apagado de la luz o grupo de luces que queramos (un mando para cada luz o grupo de luces, eso sí), y asignar diferentes perfiles de luz a cada pulsación del botón encendido (hasta 5 perfiles/pulsaciones).That means (similar to the Hue Smart Button) you can snap the switch onto anything metal, such as a refrigerator door or a metal lamp pole. Harmonious Design: Its hue perfectly matches the Hue dimmer, and the matte finish further accentuates its premium appearance.