Replace Light Switch With Hue Dimmer

If your battery replacement doesn t work right away make sure that your philips hue bridge which is already required to use the hue dimmer switch is up to date with the latest firmware available.

Replace light switch with hue dimmer.

The dimmer switch is now installed and ready to go. A smilier switch design to the hue dimmer and tap the runlesswire switch is a friends of hue product that requires no batteries or wiring it works in the same way as the hue tap and uses kinetic energy. Press and hold the on and off button for at least 10 seconds until the led indicator on the switch turns green. Click for philips hue wireless battery free dimmer light switch white.

Smart light switches for smarter homes bring traditional light control into the modern era with friends of hue smart light switches. Back to all articles. From there install the switch guard over the existing switch and then just place the hue dimmer switch on top of the switch guard the magnets will grab onto the dimmer switch and it will look like it truly belongs there rather than something that looks a bit out of place. Place the dimmer switch completely into the junction box and use the two included screws to secure the switch to the box.

Use your flat head screwdriver and screw the faceplate in with the two included screws. What to do if your hue dimmer switch suddenly stops working and says unreachable from the hue app. Wireless easy to install and expertly designed these smart switches are the perfect complement to philips hue. Switch it off wait for 15 seconds and switch it back on.

Once the switch is secured take the faceplate and place it over the switch. Unbox your hue switch and open up the hue app. Power cycle the light. Select add accessory and select hue dimmer switch.

Hold the dimmer switch within six inches of the light. On this page you have the options to name and add select bulbs to this room this is the group which you will then be able to control using the hue dimmer switch. If you have a dimmer in your room then it is advised to replace this with a standard switch. You should now be free to dim or brighten your lights as you see fit using the hue dimmer switch either as a wall switch or as a portable remote.

Select room setup and press create room. Navigate to the settings page and select accessory setup.