Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model)

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 3identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 102 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (182 mm vs 80 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 84 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (99 mm vs 15 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) has 102 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (125 mm vs 23 mm). Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, Wireless on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model). Wireless technology: Wi-Fi on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, ZigBee on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model).

  • Connectivity technology
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Wired & Wireless
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Wireless
  • Wireless technology
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Wi-Fi
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):ZigBee
  • Product colour
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Black
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):White
  • Housing material
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Metal, Synthetics
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Plastic
  • Power source
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:AC
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Battery
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:5 - 95%
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):0 - 80%
  • Width
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:182 mm
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):80 mm
  • Depth
    • Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:99 mm
    • Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):15 mm

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64 specifications
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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box

Model 8718699704803

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model)

Model 929002398602

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Features4 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-FiZigBee
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreestanding
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndoor
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Housing materialDiffersMetal, SyntheticsPlastic
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.15.4
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PortableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 10, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection classKnown for oneIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersACBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC input frequencyKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Standby power consumptionKnown for one1000 mWUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers182 mm80 mm
DepthDiffers99 mm15 mm
HeightDiffers23 mm125 mm
WeightDiffers455 g76 g
Net weightDiffers455 g76 g
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers1020 mm90 mm
Package depthDiffers2960 mm58 mm
Package heightDiffers2010 mm170 mm
Package weightDiffers1.04 kg170 g
Package gross weightDiffers1.04 kg170 g
Package net weightDiffers680 g70 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186997048038719514274617
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929002275802929002398602
Technical detailsidentical
LifetimeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 clicks
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Bulb powerKnown for one7.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Defined support period (note)Known for oneMinimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized resellerUnknown — not stated by the source
EffectsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source

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