Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model)

30specifications compared
13differ
17identical
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 (latest model) (4 vs 2). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) has 5 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (80 mm vs 75 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 60 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (75 mm vs 15 mm).

Number of configurable buttons
- Philips Tap switch:4
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):2
Width
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):80 mm
Depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):15 mm
Height
- Philips Tap switch:25 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):125 mm
Weight
- Philips Tap switch:90 g
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):76 g
Package width
- Philips Tap switch:88 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):90 mm
Package depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):58 mm
Package height
- Philips Tap switch:165 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):170 mm

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Comparison of 8718696498026, 929002398602
70 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) Model 929002398602 View product
Features1 differ
Operating frequencyKnown for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	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
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers	4	2
Transmission distanceKnown for one	30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	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
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indoor
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android 10, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	75 mm	15 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	125 mm
DiameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	90 g	76 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	76 g
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	90 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	58 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	170 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	170 g
Package gross weightDiffers	150 g	170 g
Package net weightDiffers	90 g	70 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696498026	8719514274617
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
LifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 clicks
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001115212	929002398602
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
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Battery
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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