{"id":1756,"date":"2017-04-19T09:26:03","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T09:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=1756"},"modified":"2023-07-13T10:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:53:34","slug":"philips-hue-compatible-dimmer-switch-review-program-features-double-tap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/philips-hue-compatible-dimmer-switch-review-program-features-double-tap.html","title":{"rendered":"Philips Hue Compatible Dimmer Switch Review Program Extra Features Like Double Tap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new Philips Hue compatible dimmer switch is the next special product to make use of your Hue Lamps in your home. It’s also the cheapest accessory you can get, from Philips<\/a> that will enhance your smart hue lighting project. Most of us seemed confused on what is the difference between the Dimmer Switch and the Hue Tap switch which was released a few years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two unique features that the Hue Dimmer Switch has over the Tap, are that it doesn’t require a bridge to function and that it is battery-powered. Although you will get more features if you use it with a Hue bridge 2.0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So after 6 months of owning both, it’s time to give you all a quick rundown on our day-to-day use. Plus the procedure we used to hack them up a little to get the most out of our little dimmer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hue Compatible Dimmer Switch Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best switches you can get for your Hue system is the Hue Dimmer switch \u2013 it supports short and long presses, and double taps (using 3rd party apps). It can be detached from its base and is very affordable. The battery should last a few years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two versions available they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philips Hue Dimmer 466706\u00a0and globe kit – \u00a0Which has an included a white\u00a0Energy saving a19 LED bulb that will last up to 25000-hours.\u00a0 Shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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The other is the cheaper standalone\u00a0Philips 458158 Hue Dimmer Switch V2<\/a> . Both are the same, unit apart from the included bonus globe in the kit version.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have 4 of these dimmer switches in our home so I thought its time to give a quick rundown on their features and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is the Hue Dimmer So Special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n