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Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch 8718696752005 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 28identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch 8718696752005 has 2 more configurable buttons than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (4 vs 2). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch 8718696752005 has 17 m more transmission distance than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (30 m vs 13 m). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch 8718696752005 has 64 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (75 mm vs 11 mm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 has HomeKit compatibility. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch 8718696752005, Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029.

  • Mounting type
    • Freestanding
    • Freestanding/Wall
  • Number of configurable buttons
    • 4
    • 2
  • Transmission distance
    • 30 m
    • 13 m
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 0 - 40 °C
    • -10 - 45 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 0 - 80%
    • 5 - 95%
  • Depth
    • 75 mm
    • 11 mm
  • Height
    • 25 mm
    • 92 mm
  • Weight
    • 90 g
    • 37 g

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Philips by Signify

Philips Tap switch 8718696752005

Model 8718696752005

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029

Model 8718696752029

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Features3 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Wireless technologyZigBeeZigBee
Product colourWhiteWhite
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingFreestanding/Wall
Operating frequency2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one500 m
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers42
PortableYesYes
Software upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Transmission distanceDiffers30 m13 m
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYes
InterfaceKnown for oneWireless
CertificationKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Control typeKnown for oneButtons
Placement supportedKnown for oneIndoor
BridgeKnown for oneMax. 25 hue taps per bridge; Works without batteries; Zigbee Green Power protocol, I; Frequency band 2400–2483.5MHz; Range: 15 – 30m; Freestanding use or wall mount
Number of hue taps per bridge (max)Known for one25
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for oneBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2450
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1
Battery lifeKnown for one3 year(s)
Button/coin battery sizeKnown for oneCR2450
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width35 mm35 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm11 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm92 mm
WeightDiffers90 g37 g
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 g
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one9.2 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
Hue dimmer switch weightDiffers90 g37 g
DiameterKnown for one7.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one7.5 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width88 mm88 mm
Package depth55 mm55 mm
Package height165 mm165 mm
Package weight150 g150 g
Package gross weight150 g150 g
Package net weight100 g100 g
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown 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
Hue tap switchKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186967520058718696752029
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)
Technical details3 differ
Compatible operating systemsiOS; AndroidiOS; Android
Defined support period (note)DiffersMinimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized resellerMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EffectsYesYes
Mounting optionDiffersStandingWall; Standing
HomeKit compatibilityDiffersNoYes
Lifetime50000 clicks50000 clicks
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one50
SAP EAN gross weight per piece154 g154 g
SAP height per piece16.500 cm16.500 cm
SAP length per piece5.500 cm5.500 cm
SAP width per piece8.800 cm8.800 cm
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one25
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001115263929001173762
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceDiffers87186967520058718696752029

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