Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943 vs Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights

2specifications compared
1differ
1identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Operating temperature (T-T): -10 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943, -5 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights.

Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:-10 - 45 °C
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:-5 - 45 °C

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Comparison of 8718696506943, 8721103111753
55 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943 Model 8718696506943 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights Model 8721103111753 View product
Featuresidentical
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Protection classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	II
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000
Philips Hue app supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operating frequencyKnown for one	2 400–2 483,5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Buttons	Unknown — not stated by the source
DimmerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for one	12.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 70%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.3 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.8 mm
Wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate depthKnown for one	1.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	11.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	1.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	880 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1400 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 g
Package gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 g
Package net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 g
Other featuresidentical
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8721103111753
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Centerpiece includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Bulb lifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000 h
Bulb powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 W
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android; iOS
Defined support period (note)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EffectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall; Ceiling
Suitable for dry locationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bedroom, Dining room, Functional, Hallway, Home office, Study, Living room
Bulb loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6A (shared)
Dimmer loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of accessories (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Number of wall switch modulesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Radio frequency sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Supported switch typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push; Rocker
Supported wiringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Neutral wired
Zigbee repeater functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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