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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

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 40known 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 (4 vs 2). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 53 g more weight than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch (90 g vs 37 g). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch has 6.7 cm more hue dimmer switch height than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (9.2 cm vs 2.5 cm). Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch. 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.

  • Mounting type
    • Freestanding
    • Wall
  • Number of configurable buttons
    • 4
    • 2
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 0 - 40 °C
    • -10 - 45 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 0 - 80%
    • 5 - 95%
  • Weight
    • 90 g
    • 37 g
  • Hue dimmer switch height
    • 2.5 cm
    • 9.2 cm
  • Hue dimmer switch weight
    • 90 g
    • 37 g
  • Package depth
    • 75 mm
    • 55 mm

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70 specifications
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Philips by Signify

Philips Tap switch

Model 8718696498026

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue Dimmer switch

Model 929001173761

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Features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWireless
Wireless technologyKnown for oneZigBee
Product colourWhiteWhite
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingWall
Operating frequency2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Control typeButtonsButtons
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP20
Housing materialKnown for onePlastic
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneYes
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Networking standardsIEEE 802.15.4IEEE 802.15.4
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers42
PortableYesYes
Transmission distanceKnown for one30 m
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
Supported protocolsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one15-30 m
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one12.7 m
Software upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one3 year(s)
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthKnown for one75 mm
DepthKnown for one75 mm
HeightKnown for one25 mm
DiameterKnown for one7.5 cm
WeightDiffers90 g37 g
Hue dimmer switch heightDiffers2.5 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one7.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightDiffers90 g37 g
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 g
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one1.1 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
Packaging data3 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package width88 mm88 mm
Package depthDiffers75 mm55 mm
Package height165 mm165 mm
Package weightKnown for one150 g
Package gross weightDiffers150 g154 g
Package net weightDiffers90 g100 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186964980268718696743164
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)
Technical details2 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; Android
Defined support period (note)Known for oneMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EffectsKnown for oneYes
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one25
Special featuresKnown for oneWorks without batteries
HomeKit compatibilityKnown for oneNo
Number of accessories (max)Known for one12
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 lights per switch (max)Known for one10
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001115212929001173761
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceDiffers87186964980268718696743157
Packaging contentidentical
Hue tap switchKnown 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

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