Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943 vs TP-Link Tapo S500D Wireless White

5specifications compared
3differ
2identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Operating frequency: 2 400–2 483,5 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943, 2400 MHz on the TP-Link Tapo S500D Wireless White. Certification: Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943, FCC, UL, RoHS on the TP-Link Tapo S500D Wireless White. Operating temperature (T-T): -10 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943, 0 - 40 °C on the TP-Link Tapo S500D Wireless White.

Operating frequency
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:2 400–2 483,5
- Tapo S500D Wireless White:2400 MHz
Certification
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4
- Tapo S500D Wireless White:FCC, UL, RoHS
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943:-10 - 45 °C
- Tapo S500D Wireless White:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of 8718696506943, S500D
34 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696506943 Model 8718696506943 View product	B TP-Link Tapo S500D Wireless White Model S500D View product
Features2 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
Operating frequencyDiffers	2 400–2 483,5	2400 MHz
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Control type	Buttons	Buttons
Intelligent On/OffKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indoor
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Polycarbonate (PC)
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
Easy to installKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	Zigbee IEEE 802.15.4	FCC, UL, RoHS
DimmerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum indoor rangeKnown for one	12.7 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 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	0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84.6 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 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 contentidentical
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Android, iOS, tablet compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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