![]() It also comes in two snap-together pieces, with the rear section boasting both a peel-and-stick adhesive backing as well as six holes for mounting screws. And while the original plate was standard size (4.5 x 2.75 inches), the new plate is midsize (4.88 x 3.13 inches). As with the switch itself, the plate now has a matte look rather than the shiny finish on the original-a welcome, better-looking change. I’ll describe the functionality of the Hue button in a bit.Īlso changed is the Hue Dimmer Switch’s wall plate. By combining the on/off buttons and adding the Hue button, the new Dimmer Switch essentially gives you an additional button to play with. Now, instead of “on,” “brighter,” “dimmer,” and “off” buttons, there’s an “on/off” button, a brightness up/down rocker, and a “Hue” button for switching lighting scenes. In another change, the new Dimmer Switch ditches the four-button design of its predecessor. The new Philips Hue Dimmer Switch ditches the boxy design of its predecessor for a more rounded, matte look. For starters, the corners of the switch are more rounded than the older, boxier switch, and rather than the shiny-and to be perfectly frank, cheap-looking-finish of the original, the new version has a matte finish that’s (ironically) much more polished-looking. Measuring 3.6 x 1.4 x 0.3 inches (HxWxD), the new Hue Dimmer Switch is (when measured without its included wall plate) roughly the same size as the original, but that’s where the similarities end. ![]() This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best smart light switches and dimmers, where you’ll find reviews of competing products, plus a buyer’s guide to the features you should consider when shopping for this type of product. ![]()
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