Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) vs Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (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 Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: radio.
Side by side
| Fact | Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) | Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Via SONOFF Zigbee gateway (e.g. ZBBridge-P, NSPanel Pro, iHost)[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Hue Bridge[1],[2] | Via Echo with built-in Zigbee hub[2] |
| SmartThings | Via Hue Bridge[1] | Via SmartThings Hub V3 / Aeotec Hub V3[2] |
| Home Assistant | Via Hue Bridge[4] | Via Zigbee coordinator (e.g. SONOFF ZBDongle-P/E)[2] |
| Radio | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1],[3] | Zigbee[1],[2] |
| Hub required | Yes[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Form | In-wall module[1],[2] | In-wall module[1] |
| Dimmer | No[2] | No[1] |
| Needs neutral wire | No[2] | No[1],[2] |
| Gangs / channels | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
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 Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (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 Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart switches for Apple Home
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) works through the SONOFF Zigbee gateway (e.g. ZBBridge-P, NSPanel Pro, iHost). More smart switches for Google Home
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) works through the Echo with built-in Zigbee hub. More smart switches for Amazon Alexa
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) works through the SmartThings Hub V3 / Aeotec Hub V3. More smart switches for SmartThings
- Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) works through the Hue Bridge; the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU) works through the Zigbee coordinator (e.g. SONOFF ZBDongle-P/E). More smart switches for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Philips Hue Wall Switch Module (EU) · Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 (EU)