Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box

27specifications compared
18differ
9identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 107 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (182 mm vs 75 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 24 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (99 mm vs 75 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 2 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (25 mm vs 23 mm). Connectivity technology: Wireless on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wired & Wireless on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. Wireless technology: ZigBee on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wi-Fi on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box.

Connectivity technology
- Philips Tap switch:Wireless
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Wired & Wireless
Wireless technology
- Philips Tap switch:ZigBee
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Wi-Fi
Product colour
- Philips Tap switch:White
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Black
Housing material
- Philips Tap switch:Plastic
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Metal, Synthetics
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Tap switch:0 - 80%
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:5 - 95%
Width
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:182 mm
Depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:99 mm
Height
- Philips Tap switch:25 mm
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:23 mm

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Comparison of 8718696498026, 8718699704803
67 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box Model 8718699704803 View product
Features4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Wireless technologyDiffers	ZigBee	Wi-Fi
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Mounting typeKnown for one	Freestanding	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating frequencyKnown for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Buttons	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Metal, Synthetics
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
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 supported	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Protection classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	II
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	182 mm
DepthDiffers	75 mm	99 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	23 mm
DiameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	90 g	455 g
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
Net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	455 g
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	1020 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	2960 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	2010 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	1.04 kg
Package gross weightDiffers	150 g	1.04 kg
Package net weightDiffers	90 g	680 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696498026	8718699704803
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Technical details1 differ
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
Effects	Yes	Yes
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)	12	12
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
Bulb powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001115212	929002275802
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
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 V
Standby power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 mW

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