Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943

4specifications compared
2differ
2identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Operating frequency: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, 2 400–2 483,5 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, -10 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943.

Operating frequency
- Philips Tap switch:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:2 400–2 483,5
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Tap switch:0 - 40 °C
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:-10 - 45 °C

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Comparison of 8718696498026, 8718696506943
63 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943 Model 8718696506943 View product
Features1 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	ZigBee	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Freestanding	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating frequencyDiffers	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2 400–2 483,5
Control type	Buttons	Buttons
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PortableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmission distanceKnown for one	30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	50000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DimmerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.7 m
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	75 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	75 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DiameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 g
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	88 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	75 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	165 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package gross weightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package net weightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Known for one	8718696498026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Defined support period (note)Known for one	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Unknown — not stated by the source
EffectsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	Works without batteries	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	16.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	7.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	8.800 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001115212	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696498026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Hue tap switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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