Wireless Dial Switch
Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch Review

1 x CR2032 battery  |  Zigbee and Bluetooth  |  3 Rooms or a Zone per button  |  10 lights without a Bridge  |  Indoor, IP20

Overview

The Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch is a battery-powered wireless switch for Hue lights. The version reviewed here is black, and Hue offers it in black or white. Hue says each individual button can control up to three Rooms or a Zone, and the buttons can be set to trigger lights or automations. With a Hue Bridge it handles up to 50 lights. The switch measures 60 x 60 x 20 mm, and Hue says to attach the wall plate or mounts to any flat surface with the included adhesive backing or with screws.

It runs on one CR2032 battery, which is included, and uses Zigbee and Bluetooth. Hue’s FAQ says it can control up to 10 lights without a Bridge; add a Hue Bridge to change what the buttons do and to control up to 50 lights. Set it up in the Philips Hue app (Android 10.0 or above, iOS 16 or later). It is rated IP20 for indoor use only, works from 0°C to 40°C and has a 2-year warranty and a minimum support period of 60 months from purchase.

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Key Features

✓Each button controls up to three Rooms or a Zone
✓Buttons can trigger lights or automations (Hue Bridge needed to customise)
✓Up to 10 lights without a Bridge, up to 50 with one
✓1 x CR2032 battery included
✓Wall plate or mounts fix with adhesive backing or screws
✓Setup button on the back can factory-reset a Hue light
✓60 x 60 x 20 mm; black or white
✓Also sold with a mini mount; Hue says the mount is the only difference
✓Indoor use, IP20, 0°C to 40°C

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Each button can control up to three Rooms or a Zone
+ Works with up to 10 lights without a Bridge
+ Buttons can trigger lights or automations
+ Battery powered (CR2032)

Cons

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

Setup & Installation

Add the switch in the Philips Hue app: go to Settings > Devices and tap the + button. Hue says to attach the wall plate or mounts to any flat surface using the included adhesive backing, or with screws, and to use it indoors only.

If it stops working, check the CR2032 battery, then use Reset on the switch’s edit screen in the app. If problems persist, press the setup button/pinhole for more than 10 seconds and add it again under Settings > Devices.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Philips Hue troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including tap dial switch not working.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who wants a battery-powered switch whose buttons can each control up to three Rooms or a Zone of Hue lights.

Verdict

The Hue Tap Dial Switch lets each button control up to three Rooms or a Zone, runs on a CR2032 battery and works with up to 10 lights without a Bridge. Add a Hue Bridge to customise the buttons and control up to 50 lights.

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