Philips Hue Tap Dial Switch

Four scenes and a dimmer, controlled entirely by hand.

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Why this beats your phone

Dimming the lights is a two second task. It should not require unlocking the same device your inbox and your group chats live on.

The full picture

A battery powered, batteryless-mount dial and four button pad that mounts on a wall or sits on a table or shelf. Each button can be set to a different scene across up to three rooms, and turning the dial dims or brightens the lights. It works with a Hue Bridge and needs no wiring, just an adhesive mount or a magnetic surface.