Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 vs Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights

28specifications compared
18differ
10identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 has 1 more configurable buttons than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights (2 vs 1). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 has 25,000 more hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks) than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights (50000 vs 25000). The Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights has 2.3 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 (37.3 mm vs 35 mm). Mounting type: Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029, Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights. Operating temperature (T-T): -10 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029, -5 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights.

Mounting type
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:Freestanding/Wall
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:Wall
Number of configurable buttons
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:2
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:1
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:50000
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:25000
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:-10 - 45 °C
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:5 - 95%
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:20 - 70%
Width
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:35 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:37.3 mm
Depth
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:11 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:41 mm
Height
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029:92 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights:16.8 mm

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Comparison of 8718696752029, 8721103111630
90 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer switch 8718696752029 Model 8718696752029 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (1-channel) for non-smart lights Model 8721103111630 View product
Features3 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	ZigBee	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding/Wall	Wall
Operating frequencyKnown for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	500 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers	2	1
PortableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Transmission distanceKnown for one	13 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown 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 battery lifetime (min)Known for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Differs	50000	25000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Protection classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	II
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Button/coin battery sizeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	20 - 70%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	35 mm	37.3 mm
DepthDiffers	11 mm	41 mm
HeightDiffers	92 mm	16.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	9.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightKnown for one	11.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one	1.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	450 mm
Package depthDiffers	55 mm	880 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	50 g
Package gross weightDiffers	150 g	50 g
Package net weightDiffers	100 g	10 g
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centerpiece includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696752029	8721103111630
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Technical details3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	iOS; Android	Android; iOS
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
Effects	Yes	Yes
Mounting optionDiffers	Wall; Standing	Wall; Ceiling
HomeKit compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LifetimeKnown for one	50000 clicks	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	154 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	5.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	8.800 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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 wall switch modulesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 channel
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
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001173762	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696752029	Unknown — not stated by the source

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