Smart Switch Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch vs Philips Hue Smart Button

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch and the Philips Hue Smart Button are battery-powered wireless switches for Hue lights. 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 Tap Dial Switch

Pick it for: Four buttons, each for up to three Rooms or a Zone (the Smart Button is a single button) · Comes in black or white (the Smart Button: white)

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Philips Hue Smart Button

Pick it for: Smaller, at 45 mm across and 13 mm high (the Tap Dial Switch: 60 x 60 x 20 mm)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch Philips Hue Smart Button
Type Wireless dial switch, 4 buttons Wireless smart button
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 60 x 60 x 20 mm; up to 3 Rooms or a Zone per button; IP20 45 mm across, 13 mm high; up to 2 Rooms, a Zone or the whole setup; IP20
Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch

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
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

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch

  • Four buttons, each for up to three Rooms or a Zone (the Smart Button is a single button)
  • Comes in black or white (the Smart Button: white)
Why choose the Philips Hue Smart Button

  • Smaller, at 45 mm across and 13 mm high (the Tap Dial Switch: 60 x 60 x 20 mm)

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