Hue Wall Switch Module without battery and switch actuators are coming

Philips Hue hasn’t exactly been successful at keeping its new products under wraps this summer. Following the new lights from the Hue Play series and the improved E14 candle bulbs, new wall switch modules have now also appeared. There will be four new products in total, including, for the first time, switch actuators for the smart control of classic ceiling lights.

As is well known, the previous Hue wall switch module with a battery only works with smart ceiling lights from Philips Hue. This is also required for the new “Hue Wired Wall Switch Module.” However, there is one major difference: The new module is hardwired to the home’s electrical system and no longer requires a button cell battery for power. Just like before, two rocker switches or standard switches can be connected, which is very practical.

The first pictures show the contents of the package and the installation (see title image):

Philips Hue is introducing three new switch modules for “dumb” lights

Philips Hue is taking it a step further and will be launching three new flush-mount modules that allow you to integrate “dumb” ceiling lights into the Hue system. The names already say a lot about their functionality:

• Hue Wired On/Off Switch 1 Channel
• Hue Wired On/Off Switch 2 Channel
• Hue Wired Dimmer Switch

With the On/Off Switch, you’ll be able to control one or two ceiling lights—via the Hue app and, of course, via the existing switch as well. The Hue Wired Dimmer Switch even enables a dimming function for classic ceiling lighting.

One question in particular comes to mind regarding the new switch modules: Will they appear in the Hue app simply as a single light, as third-party products have done so far? Or will the wall switch also allow you to control other Hue lights?

You can already see exactly how the new modules are installed on YouTube. The videos are still available, though Philips Hue may take them down again. The new wall switch modules are scheduled to launch in June.