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Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 26identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 2 more configurable buttons than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (4 vs 2). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 17 m more transmission distance than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (30 m vs 13 m). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 40 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (75 mm vs 35 mm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 has HomeKit compatibility. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029.

  • Mounting type
    • Freestanding
    • Freestanding/Wall
  • Number of configurable buttons
    • 4
    • 2
  • Transmission distance
    • 30 m
    • 13 m
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 0 - 40 °C
    • -10 - 45 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 0 - 80%
    • 5 - 95%
  • Width
    • 75 mm
    • 35 mm
  • Depth
    • 75 mm
    • 11 mm
  • Height
    • 25 mm
    • 92 mm

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83 specifications
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Philips by Signify

Philips Tap switch

Model 8718696498026

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029

Model 8718696752029

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Features3 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Wireless technologyZigBeeZigBee
Product colourWhiteWhite
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingFreestanding/Wall
Operating frequency2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one500 m
Networking standardsIEEE 802.15.4IEEE 802.15.4
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers42
PortableYesYes
Software upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Transmission distanceDiffers30 m13 m
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
InterfaceKnown for oneWireless
CertificationKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Control typeKnown for oneButtons
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
Supported protocolsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one15-30 m
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2450
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1
Battery lifeKnown for one3 year(s)
Button/coin battery sizeKnown for oneCR2450
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers75 mm35 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm11 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm92 mm
WeightDiffers90 g37 g
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 g
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightDiffers2.5 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 g
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one3.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one7 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightDiffers90 g37 g
DiameterKnown for one7.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one7.5 cm
Packaging data2 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width88 mm88 mm
Package depthDiffers75 mm55 mm
Package height165 mm165 mm
Package weight150 g150 g
Package gross weight150 g150 g
Package net weightDiffers90 g100 g
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for oneYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for oneCR2450
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for oneYes
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one1
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one1
Hue tap switchKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186964980268718696752029
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Technical details3 differ
Compatible operating systemsiOS; AndroidiOS; Android
Defined support period (note)Minimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EffectsYesYes
Mounting optionKnown for oneWall; Standing
HomeKit compatibilityDiffersNoYes
LifetimeKnown for one50000 clicks
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one50
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers150 g154 g
SAP height per piece16.500 cm16.500 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers7.500 cm5.500 cm
SAP width per piece8.800 cm8.800 cm
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one25
Special featuresKnown for oneWorks without batteries
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001115212929001173762
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceDiffers87186964980268718696752029

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