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Philips 473371 Hue Dimmer Switch Smart Remote Installation Free Exclusive for Philips Hue Lights White
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Total Reviews
618
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281
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Features
61hue, switch, dimmer, dimmer switch, bulb
+92%
-8%
" ... We have two bulbs in our bedroom lamps that dont have a light switch. ... "
" ... It has OFF/ON and increase/decrease of the light brightness ... "
" ... I love these dimmer switches. ... Pretty much a necessity if you use Hue lights for your main room lights. ... "
" ... The three types of lights: ... (2) Philips white ambiance light -- this one dims and also goes from cool white to warm white. ... A warm light. ... "
" ... Great dimmer and bulb! ... "
" ... Fantastic working light bulb. ... "
" ... The dimmer switch was a great add to my Hue system. ... "
" ... Say what you will, a light switch should turn on a light, always. ... It's the basic boolean function. ... Light switches could not possibly be more standard. ... Why isn't the Hue switch? ... Aside from the occasional connectivity issue, the features are good. ... Switch is detachable, which is cool. ... "
Device Compatibility
53hue, lights, hub, app, hue system
+91%
-9%
" ... Works with Hue but also Apple HomeKit, so great for programming not only lights but other stuff as well ... "
" ... Paired up with my existing bridge without any trouble. ... "
" ... (Easier than wandering over to wherever my phone is--though the iPhone app that you can download is great! ... "
" ... I like Philip Hue. ... "
" ... This switch is a great compliment to my Philips Hue system. ... "
" ... Easy to pair with the Philips Hue system. ... "
" ... This has extremely easy setup and gives you a good way to control your hue bulbs without having to dig out your phone or rely on Siri. ... "
" ... You can connect the Switch with or without the Hue Bridge - both methods of connection are pretty simple. ... "
Controls
45switch, hue, press, dim, dimmer switch
+84%
-16%
" ... Once I set this up and showed it to my wife, she was thrilled that she could not just walk up and hit a button in order to turn on lights: imagine that: hitting a switch to turn on a light!! ... You can even control what rooms are controlled by your clicks. ... "
" ... A must have switch ... "
" ... To control all this I have the Hue hub and I use Alexa for voice control. ... Now they function just like a three-way dimmer. ... You can control the lights from either Hue dimmer. ... "
" ... No switch in your room, no problem. ... "
" ... Lights respond to switch inputs very quickly. ... "
" ... It's super convenient to be able to turn the lights on/off with voice commands. ... "
" ... Controls the entire room. ... The ability to add functions such as taping the on button twice to dim the lights to 1% at night is fantastic. ... "
" ... I actually removed my standard switch so this dimmer is now the primary on/off and dimmer switch. ... "
Ease of Use
37simple, easy to use, easy to set, works great, setup
+97%
-3%
" ... excellent quality and super easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to pair with the Philips Hue system. ... "
" ... Adding to Hue is extremely easy ... "
" ... Mounting is quick and easy, programming is just as quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and use. ... "
" ... It's way easier to do than read about. ... Very very easy. ... "
" ... This was extremely easy to setup as I just unboxed it, followed the simple instructions and used it immediately. ... "
" ... And setting it up in Alexa was super simple also. ... "
Apps
36hue, switch, lights, bulbs, third party
+94%
-6%
" ... It's so much faster than always trying to pull out the phone app to go straight to a scene. ... "
" ... (Easier than wandering over to wherever my phone is--though the iPhone app that you can download is great! ... "
" ... You can assign as many lights to the switch as you like in the Philips Hue app. ... "
" ... the app walks you through the process. ... "
" ... I bought a custom app from a 3rd party, and now I can custom program the switch to do literally anything I want it to do. ... "
" ... I open the Hue App on my iPad. ... Then I tell the app to discover new lights. ... Select accessories in the Hue app. ... Then tell the iPad app (accessory section) to find new devices. ... Since I have an Amazon Echo, I use Alexa to control them as well. ... "
" ... Working will with SmartThings integration. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and great not to have to launch the app to turn on lights. ... "
Setup
31setup, easy to install, easy, philips hue, hue bridge
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to pair with the Philips Hue system. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, very easy to install on the wall (it just sticks), took a couple of minutes to get this thing working. ... "
" ... You can connect the Switch with or without the Hue Bridge - both methods of connection are pretty simple. ... "
" ... Mounting is quick and easy, programming is just as quick and easy. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend installing the system. ... "
" ... I love the whole Hue lighting system because they just work with very little setup. ... "
" ... This was extremely easy to setup as I just unboxed it, followed the simple instructions and used it immediately. ... "
" ... And setting it up in Alexa was super simple also. ... "
Software Platform
31hue, switch, lights, alexa, philips hue
+87%
-13%
" ... Works with Hue but also Apple HomeKit, so great for programming not only lights but other stuff as well ... "
" ... (Easier than wandering over to wherever my phone is--though the iPhone app that you can download is great! ... "
" ... I like Philip Hue. ... "
" ... You can assign as many lights to the switch as you like in the Philips Hue app. ... "
" ... I bought a custom app from a 3rd party, and now I can custom program the switch to do literally anything I want it to do. ... "
" ... Select accessories in the Hue app. ... Since I have an Amazon Echo, I use Alexa to control them as well. ... "
" ... Working will with SmartThings integration. ... "
" ... The switch is amazing - really ties the hue ecosystem in and makes it feel much more integrated. ... "
Remote
28hue, bulb, philips, plate, lights
+93%
-7%
" ... It is really handy to have a remote that stays in the living room and control both of the lights there. ... "
" ... Very nice remote control for Philips hue lamps my family controls lamps independent to GSM phones ,tablets etc. ... "
" ... Looks good and not cheap as other wireless remote switches. ... The best thing about this smart remote is the base that is completely flat and can be attached to the surface of a wall. ... The ability to remove the switch/remote is also convenient. ... "
" ... You can take it off easily and use it like a remote control too. ... "
" ... Works as a remote if you want. ... "
" ... No issues so far, and it's been running about 3-4 months now, with several other Hue bulbs and remotes. ... The remote works the best out of any other remote I've used (with SmartThings), and response time is instant. ... This way, the Philips remote will mount to it (as it has a magnetic back). ... "
" ... Put the bulb in the lamp, turn the lamp on, and your ready to use the remote! ... "
" ... This remote is quite pleasant to remove and replace. ... "
Capacity
27living room, hue, house, different rooms, bedroom
+100%
" ... I use one in my bathroom for the overhead lights and one in my hallway. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son’s room to add to our home automation. ... "
" ... I have set up a "hall" room. ... It covers the long hall in my house. ... Both are assigned to the "Hall" room. ... "
" ... I have almost the entire house set up now, I just wish they weren't so expensive! ... "
" ... I bought these for the bathroom so they would be part of the Hue network and to give control in the room without having to have your phone present. ... "
" ... We have these in all of our kids rooms. ... "
" ... Controls the entire room. ... Defiantly ordering more. ... "
" ... Sometimes I don't know what the person that designed my house was thinking. ... "
Marketplace
16expected, works, exactly, described, philips
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thanks to Philips ... "
" ... It works perfectly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as I expected. ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
" ... it was just what I expected ... "
Product As Described
14expected, works, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works perfectly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as I expected. ... "
" ... Just what I expected. ... "
" ... it was just what I expected ... "
" ... Works exactly as stated. ... "
Product Reliability
12switch, hue, switches, bulbs, apparent
+83%
-17%
" ... It's been 6 months and it hasn't budged. ... "
" ... It never fails to work. ... "
" ... Had to de-commission and set up again, no problem. ... "
" ... and no problems after a couple of months. ... "
" ... It re-stuck no problem. ... "
" ... This worked aces. ... "
" ... Update: I bought another for my lightstrip in my closet and it worked perfectly. ... "
Design
12look, design, white, plates, modern
+83%
-17%
" ... Looks great and works well. ... "
" ... Overall though, the design and finish of this product is exceptional. ... "
" ... nice design but can be more effective ... "
" ... This item has proven to be a very well engineered combination. ... "
" ... Solid as a rock ... "
" ... Elegant and modern look ... "
" ... I may look at a couple more. ... "
" ... - Nice gloss white, which matches the look of many common wall plates / switches - certainly ours ... That would have been slick indeed. ... "
Price
11money, worth, maybe, cost, save
+100%
" ... Just what I needed and very cost effective! ... "
" ... Works very well and saved us hundreds of dollars in electrical work! ... "
" ... I would recommend this based on easy of use, overall quality, and price. ... "
" ... These things are great, and the price is fair. ... "
" ... Love everything about this (besides maybe the price). ... "
" ... For the money its a no brainer. ... "
" ... If you do get one, get it with the extra bulb as it will save you some money. ... "
" ... Worth the money if you have an odd location for a switch. ... "
Device Stand
11switch, mounting, plate, mounted, mount
+100%
" ... It's very convenient to have a wall mounted switch and not have to go to an app to adjusting the lighting. ... "
" ... Mounts effortlessly and has spare batteries hidden behind the wall plate. ... "
" ... I was able to mount the plate it came with to the wall next to my door and not have to worry about searching in the dark for the light switch. ... Instead of using the adhesive it came with to mount it on the wall, I used a more temporary mounting tape for easy removal. ... "
" ... Installation was super simple, and it looks great on the wall. ... "
" ... Works really well, and the self-adhesive wall mount makes it easy to place and use, and it look out of place next to decora type wall switches. ... "
" ... Mounted next to my garage entrance. ... "
" ... the item comes ready for wall-mounting via stick backing. ... "
" ... options for putting putting on the wall ... "
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