Philips Hue wall switch module finally solves annoying problem

Cupertino, January 14, 2021

An upcoming Philips Hue physical wall switch module solves one of the biggest problems faced by smart home fans who share a house with less technical people: if someone uses the physical wall switch to turn off a light, it can no longer be used on Siri controlled.

The smarts for controlling Hue lamps are located in the lamp itself - and they need mains power to receive and respond to app or Siri commands. That is, if someone physically turns off the light, it will no longer be available until you physically turn it on again ...

The company says a solution in the form of a new Philips Hue wall switch module is on the way.

The new Philips Hue wall switch module is the ideal addition to any Philips Hue setup. By installing behind existing light switches, users can turn their existing switch into a smart switch and ensure that their smart lighting is always within reach. Whether via the app or voice control, you no longer have to get up from the couch to turn on the switches that a family member or house guest may have turned off.

In addition, you can simply select light scenes in the Hue app and adjust the functionality of the switch to make the ambience even more personal.

The Philips Hue wall switch module is battery operated and has a minimum lifespan of at least five years.

The new module will go on sale in the spring in Europe and in the summer in the USA and Canada.

However, it's not a cheap solution if you have a lot of hue lighting. US pricing is $ 39.95 or $ 69.95 for a double pack, respectively.

The magnetically mounted dimmer switches that many of us place next to physical switches have also received an unspecified upgrade that appears to be a slight design update.

Finally, there are two new Hue outdoor lights - one completely new, the other a new finish.

With the new Philips Hue Amarant linear spotlight, users can wash exterior walls with light at any time of the year to create the right ambience in their garden. The wall wash effect with living light in millions of colors is enhanced by the metal shield and spices up the appearance of an empty wall in gardens or on balconies. The amaranth can be mounted on the ground or upside down on an overhanging roof to take outdoor lighting decoration to the next level. As part of the LowVolt luminaire collection, it is easy to install and expand with additional luminaires to completely personalize the ambience of your outdoor space.

The Philips Hue Appear, a popular outdoor wall light, now has a brushed stainless steel finish and easy installation. The Inox wall lamp, which provides a strong floating up and down light effect in white and millions of colors, gives the outside area a luxurious feeling. You don't have to mess around with cables when attaching the Appear, you can simply attach the light to the wall with the pin plug. Sit back and relax.

Both will go on sale in Europe on January 26th. The stainless steel appearance appears to be Europe only, while the amaranth will be on sale in the US and Canada starting March 2nd at a price of $ 169.99. They complement the growing range of Hue products.

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