Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Smart button

26specifications compared
14differ
12identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 3 more configurable buttons than the Philips by Signify Philips Smart button (4 vs 1). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 30 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Smart button (75 mm vs 45 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 12 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Smart button (25 mm vs 13 mm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has effects. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Smart button has HomeKit compatibility.

Mounting type
- Philips Tap switch:Freestanding
- Philips Smart button:Freestanding/Wall
Number of configurable buttons
- Philips Tap switch:4
- Philips Smart button:1
Width
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Smart button:45 mm
Height
- Philips Tap switch:25 mm
- Philips Smart button:13 mm
Package width
- Philips Tap switch:88 mm
- Philips Smart button:720 mm
Package depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Smart button:1000 mm
Package height
- Philips Tap switch:165 mm
- Philips Smart button:360 mm
Package weight
- Philips Tap switch:150 g
- Philips Smart button:70 g

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Comparison of 8718696498026, 8721103038616
60 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Smart button Model 8721103038616 View product
Features2 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 typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
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) code	IP20	IP20
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 buttonsDiffers	4	1
Portable	Yes	Yes
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)	50000	50000
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 80%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	45 mm
DepthKnown for one	75 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	25 mm	13 mm
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
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	720 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	1000 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	360 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	70 g
Package gross weightDiffers	150 g	70 g
Package net weightDiffers	90 g	40 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696498026	8721103038616
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Technical details3 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
EffectsDiffers	Yes	No
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 compatibilityDiffers	No	Yes
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
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall; Standing
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50
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
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032

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