Smart Switch Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Smart Button vs Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Smart Button and the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch are battery-powered wireless light controls. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Smart Button

Pick it for: One-button control (the Dimmer Switch: four buttons) · Smaller, at 45 mm across and 13 mm high (the Dimmer Switch: 125 x 80 x 15 mm)

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Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

Pick it for: Four buttons, with on/off at the top and a Hue button at the bottom (the Smart Button: one button) · Can factory-reset a Hue light by holding its top and bottom buttons (not listed for the Smart Button)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Smart Button Philips Hue Dimmer Switch
Type Wireless smart button Wireless dimmer switch, 4 buttons (Hue US FAQ)
Power 1 x CR2032 battery 1 x CR2032 battery
Connection Zigbee and Bluetooth Zigbee and Bluetooth
Hub needed No (up to 10 lights); Bridge to customise No (up to 10 lights); Bridge to customise
Extras 45 mm across, 13 mm high; IP20 125 x 80 x 15 mm; IP20
Philips Hue Smart Button

Pros

  • Works with up to 10 lights without a Bridge
  • Wall or standing mounting
  • Battery powered (CR2032)

Cons

  • A Hue Bridge is needed to change what the button does
  • Indoor use only
Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

Pros

  • Battery powered, so no rewiring
  • Works with up to 10 lights without a Bridge
  • Buttons can trigger lights or automations
  • Fixes with adhesive backing or screws

Cons

  • A Hue Bridge is needed to customise the buttons
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Smart Button

  • One-button control (the Dimmer Switch: four buttons)
  • Smaller, at 45 mm across and 13 mm high (the Dimmer Switch: 125 x 80 x 15 mm)
Why choose the Philips Hue Dimmer Switch

  • Four buttons, with on/off at the top and a Hue button at the bottom (the Smart Button: one button)
  • Can factory-reset a Hue light by holding its top and bottom buttons (not listed for the Smart Button)

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