Small idea if you're removing shorter screws from the original light switch; tape them to the back of the Philips light switch mount. Lots of room in there, and it saves them for later if you want to revert the switch back to its original state.
This is so useful! Thank you! It's dysfunctional that Phillips don't have information about this, given that the core use case is replacing an existing light fitting, which will be switched.
The Hue switch is really the only smart home brand that I can find with an easy solution to replacing light switches. Do you know of any other brands that have a similar approach? Also, you use hue bulbs in your entire house, the hue bulbs are quite expensive, especially if you want 1000 lumens. Do you know of any other bulbs that you'd be able to link with the hue switch?
There are hue compatible brands however all of them don’t have the power loss recovery that Hue lamps have - th-cam.com/video/owGib8cYZts/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wlB424_pV-duGTyi
@@kiphakes Ohh OK, interesting, I think you make a good point about potentially saving on bulbs in areas other than the bedrooms, but I don't think it's a massive issue because losing power isn't going to be a common thing anyway. Out of interest, do you have the hue dimmer switch throughout your house as a switch for every light? Or do you have some rooms where you just use the normal switch? Like spare bedrooms for instance
@@sambloy3973 No all my Hue stuff is controlled by dimmers, tap dial switches or the motion sensors.. and I also use Flic switches/buttons too for controlling them.
Extremely useful video. If we’re doing a complete renovation, is there any way of not having the ‘old’ switches and just have these installed straight from the off?
it is an interesting take on replacing light switches. However, as I understand, you still have to have smart bulbs for this approach. One of the main reasons people decide using smart switches is the cost of buying light light bulbs, especially if loads are operated by single switch.
Small idea if you're removing shorter screws from the original light switch; tape them to the back of the Philips light switch mount. Lots of room in there, and it saves them for later if you want to revert the switch back to its original state.
Top Tip! :)
Nice but too protruding for me..
How do you target specific lights. will it turns all my hue from each room off
This might help! th-cam.com/video/6_V_aHIfYpw/w-d-xo.html
I've been wondering how I can use the PHSWDS on my existing light switches for a while and you've solved my problem... thanks Kip! COYI ⚒
This is so useful! Thank you! It's dysfunctional that Phillips don't have information about this, given that the core use case is replacing an existing light fitting, which will be switched.
Glad it was helpful!
Where’s the best place to buy a GU10 starter kit from in the U.K.?
Great videos.
Amazon have some great deals on Hue stuff right now!
PC World price match products
The Hue switch is really the only smart home brand that I can find with an easy solution to replacing light switches. Do you know of any other brands that have a similar approach? Also, you use hue bulbs in your entire house, the hue bulbs are quite expensive, especially if you want 1000 lumens. Do you know of any other bulbs that you'd be able to link with the hue switch?
There are hue compatible brands however all of them don’t have the power loss recovery that Hue lamps have - th-cam.com/video/owGib8cYZts/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wlB424_pV-duGTyi
@@kiphakes Ohh OK, interesting, I think you make a good point about potentially saving on bulbs in areas other than the bedrooms, but I don't think it's a massive issue because losing power isn't going to be a common thing anyway. Out of interest, do you have the hue dimmer switch throughout your house as a switch for every light? Or do you have some rooms where you just use the normal switch? Like spare bedrooms for instance
@@sambloy3973 No all my Hue stuff is controlled by dimmers, tap dial switches or the motion sensors.. and I also use Flic switches/buttons too for controlling them.
Hi,
Thanks for informative video.
Does Phillips have fittings/ switches/ sockets for new build ?
First fix standard boxes are in the wall.
No it doesn’t, sadly
Extremely useful video. If we’re doing a complete renovation, is there any way of not having the ‘old’ switches and just have these installed straight from the off?
Its probably a requirement of the electrical regulations to have ‘something’ underneath, like a blanking plate if not a switch
Wow that is such a great product! I'll have to get myself a few of those. Brill video :D
Thanks so much Luke!
it is an interesting take on replacing light switches. However, as I understand, you still have to have smart bulbs for this approach. One of the main reasons people decide using smart switches is the cost of buying light light bulbs, especially if loads are operated by single switch.
Perfect if you are in a rental property, no damage caused to walls etc.
They look much better than the regular switches too.
Great vlog 😊