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Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch V2 vs Philips Hue Smart Plug

Reddit prefers Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch V2 — higher sentiment (49% vs 48% positive).

Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch V2
#15 in Smart LightsReddit favorite

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch V2

$31.00

49

Pros

  • +work great
  • +Highly configurable
  • +Can control zones
  • +Can set different actions for simple press/long press

Cons

  • −bulky
  • −larger switch
  • −magnet placement prevents direct mounting over standard switch plates
  • −buttons are hard to press
“v2 is "Toggle power, brighter, dimmer and scene picker" ;)”
r/Hue
Full reviewAmazon · $31.00
Philips Hue Smart Plug
#1 in Smart Lights

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Smart Plug

$37.99

48

Pros

  • +grounded
  • +Integrates non-smart lights into hue ecosystem
  • +Enables on/off control for non-smart lights
  • +has a USB

Cons

  • −dangerous
  • −Not a good choice as a general smart plug option
  • −abomination
  • −can cause electrical fire
“My gaming laptop has been plugged in most of the time for about 3 to 4 years and it still holds a charge quite well, only about 30 minutes less than its original 6 hour maximum which is still decent.”
r/laptops
Full reviewAmazon · $37.99
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