Philips Hue
Philips Hue Tap Dial switch
- Native integration
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified October 2026
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The best-feeling remote in the Hue range: four tap buttons for scenes plus a rotary dial that dims smoothly, and it runs on a battery with no wiring. Through the Hue Bridge it reaches Home Assistant as button and rotary events, which makes it a lovely physical control for non-Hue things too (volume, blinds, thermostat setpoint). It is Hue-first: you pay a Bridge-based ecosystem premium and the dial events need a little blueprint work in HA. Around £36 at Amazon is fair.
What can Home Assistant control on the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Buttons 1 to 4 | Event | short and long presses |
| Rotary | Event / sensor | dial rotation direction and steps |
| Battery | Sensor | coin-cell level |
Via the Hue integration it shows up as button events plus a rotary entity, so you can use the dial as a relative-value trigger. Rotation steps are reported in bursts, so smooth the changes in the automation (a short delay or threshold) rather than reacting to every tick.
Specs
| power | Battery (coin cell) |
|---|---|
| colours | White and black |
| controls | Four tap buttons plus a rotary dial |
| protocol | Zigbee via the Hue Bridge |
How does the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Hue Tap Dial switch (this product) | £36.2 | Zigbee | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Light Switch H2 EU (2 Gang) | £41.99 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (No Neutral, Double Rocker) | £38.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (With Neutral, Double Rocker) | £38.99 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Philips Hue Tap Dial switch is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (Philips Hue), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Philips Hue cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch use, and do I need a hub?
- The Philips Hue Tap Dial switch uses Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. Philips Hue's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (Philips Hue).
- How much does the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Philips Hue Tap Dial switch is £36.20 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
Philips Hue
Philips Hue Tap Dial switch
£36.20 at Amazon UK