Smart Wall Switches
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Buy at eBay AUThis Philips Hue dimmer switch is a wireless remote control for Hue lighting systems. It mounts to walls using screws or adhesive strip and operates via a single CR2032 battery. The brand says it can control up to 10 bulbs within 12 metres, preset four light scenes, and works with Amazon Alexa and Apple Home. It requires no wiring to install.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
This is a battery-powered remote control designed to work with Philips Hue smart lights. It enables wireless dimming of your Hue bulbs and functions as both a remote control and a standard wall switch. The device uses Zigbee, a low-power wireless protocol common in smart home sensors and lighting.
The brand says you can control up to 10 bulbs within a 12-metre signal range, and preset four light scenes on the power button for individual bulbs or groups using the Philips Hue mobile app. This lets you create different atmospheres for different activities or moods by saving your preferred settings as quick-access scenes. Installation is straightforward: you can mount it on a wall with the included screws or use the adhesive strip on the back, and no wiring is required.
The dimmer runs on a single CR2032 battery, which is included. It works with Amazon Alexa and Apple Home, so you can integrate it into those ecosystems alongside your Hue lights. Keep in mind that it only controls Hue-compatible bulbs and lights, not other smart lighting brands.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Australian renters and homeowners with Philips Hue bulbs who want a battery-powered wall remote without rewiring, ideally paired with a Hue Bridge
The Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (sold by Philips Hue Australia as the "latest model" and by JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks as the V2) is a small battery-powered remote that sits on a wall plate. Philips Hue describes it as "battery powered and wireless, so you won't have to do any rewiring", which makes it a surface-mounted accessory rather than a switch an electrician installs behind the wall plate. The plate attaches with the included adhesive backing or screws, and the switch itself lifts off to use as a handheld remote or to stick to a magnetic surface such as a fridge.
The layout is an on/off button at the top, dimming controls, and a Hue button at the bottom. Philips Hue says the Hue button can be set to trigger different scenes based on the time of day, cycle through favourite scenes, turn lights off or start and stop automations.
This is the key buying question. Philips Hue's setup guide describes a "connect without a Bridge" path: hold the switch within 15 cm of a Hue bulb, press and hold on/off for three seconds, and repeat for up to 10 bulbs. The product page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee as its communication protocols. However, Philips Hue states "a Hue bridge is required" to change how the dimmer controls your lights, and the larger features, such as controlling up to two Rooms or a Zone, are described with a Bridge in mind. Philips Hue also lists Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT and Sonos among its third-party compatibility, so a Bridge-based Hue system is the natural fit.
It suits renters, since nothing is wired, and anyone who wants a switch next to a lamp or bedside. Skip it if you have no Hue lights: it is designed to control Hue bulbs and fittings, and for non-Hue lights a wired smart switch is the better route.
Because it is battery powered and wireless, it does not connect to your 230-240V household wiring at all. Running costs are one CR2032 coin cell, which Philips Hue includes and rates for a minimum of two years. There is no subscription mentioned on the Hue page. JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks both list the V2 in Australia.
Alternatives in our catalogue: the Aqara Smart Light Switch H1 (No Neutral) is a wired in-wall switch that needs an electrician; the Nanoleaf Sense+ is another wireless switch from a different lighting ecosystem; and the Kogan SmarterHome Smart Touch switch is a budget wired touch switch.
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Per the brand, it can control up to 10 Hue bulbs within a 12-metre signal range.
No. No wiring is required. You can mount it on a wall with screws or use the adhesive strip on the back.
The dimmer is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Apple Home, so you can integrate it into those ecosystems.
It uses a single CR2032 battery, which is included with the dimmer.
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My switch plate was uneven given where it's positioned, so the product didn't initially stay attached. I removed the plate and was able to adjust the screws holding the switches. Once leveled out, the product worked perf ...
This review is from etsy.com
Posted 5 November 2025 by Patrick
Nothing much to say except I received two switches which had minor defects. The first switch had an very small extra piece of plastic on the slot that covers the small battery, which made it easy to open up but impossib ...
This review is from galaxus.ch
Posted 5 May 2026
I put these up and lived with them for about a week before reviewing. I have to say the design and finish on these are kind of poor for something that is being sold. Something simple like a bevel or chamfered edge. Or, j ...
This review is from etsy.com
Posted 5 March 2026 by Kyle
If you have the Philips Hue lights as your main lights in the room this is very useful accessory. Rather than having to go and find the app on your phone, this allows you to turn the lights on with one click. Has three ...
This review is from argos.co.uk
Posted 5 August 2022 by Owen
When I moved into my new apartment, I wanted to go for an 100% hue setup, but was disappointed to find that Hue didn't provide any easy way to replace the light switches you already have with hue switches. I was super ex ...
This review is from etsy.com
Posted 5 August 2025 by Camden P.
If you've got Philips Hue, this makes controlling your lights much easier when you walk into a room. You can then carry the switch around with you as it fits to the backplate magnetically so can easily be removed or refi ...
This review is from johnlewis.com
Posted 5 August 2025 by thepieman
This is the 3rd of these switches we have bought which is a sign of how much we like them! Easy to use and install on phone. The fact you can take it off the base and walk it around the room with you is something we like ...
This review is from johnlewis.com
Posted 5 December 2025 by KBR73
I bought this about a month ago, specifically to control my LifX smart lights via Apple Home app. It works pretty well - Apple Home does not support the full range of features that you would get if you were controlling P ...
This review is from argos.co.uk
Posted 5 August 2022 by mat
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