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Title: Philips Dimmer Switch vs. Philips Hue Tap: Which should you buy?
Post by: HCK on November 04, 2018, 04:05:22 pm
Philips Dimmer Switch vs. Philips Hue Tap: Which should you buy?

We're always looking to make our homes just a bit smarter with everything from automated lights to internet-connected thermostats, letting us (and you) build the home of tomorrow, today.



Phillips Hue Dimmer Switch

Just the basics



$25 at Amazon

Pros

Dimmer switch
Portable
Wireless
Simple to use
Cons

Requires batteries
Requires a Hue Bridge
No HomeKit compatibility
The Hue Dimmer switch is a great portable remote that lets you not only dim your lights but also switch between four different light scenes.

Philips Hue Tap Switch

Tap your scene



$50 at Amazon

Pros

Easy to switch scenes
Wireless with no batteries
HomeKit compatible
Cons

No dimmer option
Requires a Hue Bridge
More expensive
The Tap Switch offers a quick and easy way to switch between your preset lighting scenes. With no need for batteries and HomeKit compatibility, this is a smart buy, but it doesn't come cheap.



There's not much of a difference between the Dimmer Switch and the Tap Switch. Both do essential...

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