ᐅ Which type of light switch is compatible with Philips Hue?

Hello,

I want to start retrofitting smart home features in our house.

I want to begin with the lighting, and I have already chosen smart bulbs – Philips Hue.
I plan to use Philips Hue everywhere because they have the most complete range and a wide selection.
What I like most about Hue is their ability to display different colors and create various color gradients in scenes.

For the most part, I will only replace the light bulbs and only occasionally the entire fixture.

Philips Hue bulbs require constant power, so we definitely need to replace the light switches.

My question to you is: which light switch would you recommend for Philips Hue?

There is the Philips Hue wall module that supports all my needs, but (I don’t know why) it runs on batteries.
I don’t want to regularly remove the switches to change batteries.

Does anyone know of a light switch or in-wall module that can provide constant power to Hue and still pass the switch signal to Hue when operated?

The basic functions should still work even if the Hue Bridge or Home Assistant fails, so the main functions (ON and OFF) must continue to operate via the light switch.

The original in-wall module can establish a direct Zigbee connection to the bulb, and as long as both have power, the light switch can still turn the light on and off.

Is there an alternative that supports the original wall module’s functions but is powered directly (since power is available right at the light switch)?

Thank you very much for your tips.

FrankChief schrieb:

Meine Frage an euch welchen Lichtschalter könnt ihr mir empfehlen für Philips Hue

Leave it as it is and use voice control.

I don’t want to control the house only by voice.
All light switches should continue to work just as they do now, and I only want to add voice control, scenes, and automations as additional features.

If I keep the normal light switch in place, then the lamp won’t be accessible via voice control because it won’t have power.
That’s why Hue lamps need constant power, and you need something that provides constant power and can communicate directly with the Zigbee lamp to switch it on or off (so if the bridge or central hub fails, you won’t be left standing in the dark).

FrankChief schrieb:

If I leave the regular light switch in place, the lamp can no longer be controlled by voice commands because it has no power.

Only if you operate the light switch. You don’t have to do that when using voice commands. That’s the usual setup.

No idea which switches are suitable for this. But it sounds like a lot of effort for something minor. That’s why these bulbs are more of a gimmick than a serious solution.

Do you no longer press light switches at home and control everything by voice?

Sometimes you just want to use the light switch normally, especially when you have guests.

The original wall module can do everything but runs on batteries.
I am looking for an equivalent alternative that can be connected directly to the power cable but can still communicate directly with the lamp in an emergency (without a bridge).

FrankChief schrieb:

Do you no longer physically press light switches at home and control everything by voice?

Not me, I use Shellys. But my ex has almost all the lights on Hue in her terraced house—about 15–20, including the three kids’ rooms.
And yes, they operate everything exclusively by voice. Individual lamps, rooms, scenes. No switches are pressed anymore. When she or the kids unlock the door, a voice command immediately turns on the appropriate lighting for the hallway/living room/staircase.

FrankChief schrieb:

Sometimes you just want to use the light switch normally, especially with guests.

That’s possible. In the worst case, guests turn off the lights with the switch at the end of the evening, and my ex just has to turn them back on to restore continuous power for voice control.

FrankChief schrieb:

I’m looking for an equivalent alternative that can be connected directly to the power cable but still allows direct communication with the lamp in emergencies (without a bridge).

That’s the unusual part you’re looking for—because every light switch can also control the lamps, but with the mentioned downside (guests).