Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs TP-Link HS210 KIT

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link HS210 KIT has 9 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (84 mm vs 75 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 30 mm more depth than the TP-Link HS210 KIT (75 mm vs 45 mm). The TP-Link HS210 KIT has 103 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch (128 mm vs 25 mm). Wireless technology: ZigBee on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wi-Fi on the TP-Link HS210 KIT. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wall on the TP-Link HS210 KIT.

Wireless technology
- Philips Tap switch:ZigBee
- HS210 KIT:Wi-Fi
Mounting type
- Philips Tap switch:Freestanding
- HS210 KIT:Wall
Operating frequency
- Philips Tap switch:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
- HS210 KIT:2400 MHz
Housing material
- Philips Tap switch:Plastic
- HS210 KIT:Polycarbonate (PC)
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Tap switch:0 - 80%
- HS210 KIT:5 - 90%
Width
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- HS210 KIT:84 mm
Depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- HS210 KIT:45 mm
Height
- Philips Tap switch:25 mm
- HS210 KIT:128 mm

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Comparison of 8718696498026, HS210 KIT
65 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B TP-Link HS210 KIT View product
Features4 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless technologyDiffers	ZigBee	Wi-Fi
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Wall
Operating frequencyDiffers	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 MHz
Control type	Buttons	Buttons
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Polycarbonate (PC)
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
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 supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indoor
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS, FCC, IC, UL
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	84 mm
DepthDiffers	75 mm	45 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	128 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 data5 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	160 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	70 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	130 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	424 g
Package gross weightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package net weightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Known for one	8718696498026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Android, iOS, tablet compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 120 V
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 120 V

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