Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) vs Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU)
Smart switches and dimmers · For Europe
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works with Apple Home; for the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: radio, hub required, local control, dimmer and gangs / channels.
Side by side
| Fact | Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) | Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Yes[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Yes[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Hue Bridge[1] | Yes[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Hue Bridge[4] | Yes[4] |
| Radio | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1],[3] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | Yes[1],[2] | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[3],[4] |
| Form | In-wall module[1],[2] | In-wall module[2] |
| Dimmer | No[2] | Yes[2] |
| Needs neutral wire | No[2] | No[2] |
| Gangs / channels | Unconfirmed | 1 channel[2] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU). The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart switches for Apple Home
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) works directly. More smart switches for Google Home
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) works directly. More smart switches for Amazon Alexa
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) works directly. More smart switches for SmartThings
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU) works directly. More smart switches for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) · Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (EU)