Smart Lighting for your home

Philips Hue is a smart lighting system with extensive switching and control functions such as controlling the temperature, colour and intensity of the light and combining lamps into lighting scenes. The central unit of the system is the Hue Bridge. The configuration is done with the Hue App on mobile devices.

Overview of Friends of Hue Smart Switches

Friends of Hue Switch with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Single switch
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive.Also available as special offers with 2 and 3 pieces. 

€54.90*
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2 Friends of Hue Switches with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Bundle of two switches
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive. Here as a bundle of 2 switches.

Variants from €54.90*
€99.90* €109.80* (9.02% saved)
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3 Friends of Hue Switches with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Bundle of three switches
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive. Here as a bundle of 3 switches.

Variants from €54.90*
€144.90* €164.70* (12.02% saved)
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Bundle of Friends of Hue Switch & Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with socket insert for plug type F (GER)
The Friends of Hue Bundle of Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® and Switch with Wall Mount FrameSimply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive.Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€124.90* €134.80* (7.34% saved)
Friends of Hue Switch with cover frame
This switch with a cover frame can be installed over all existing wired switches without having to interfere with the electrical installation. Only the plastic frame and the rocker elements of the existing switch are removed and only the switch insert is left in the flush-mounted box. This can then simply be covered with the cover frame and the radio switch. In this way, a Friends of Hue lamp can be switched and additionally controlled at the same switching location as before, without the need for an electrician for the installation.

€59.90*
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Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type F (GER)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€79.90*
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type E (FR, BE)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€84.90*
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type G (UK)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€89.90*

Friends of Hue switch with mounting frame (for sticking on)

Adhesive mounting allows you to place the wireless switch on a suitable flat surface as you wish. In this way, you can use it flexibly exactly where you need it. All you have to do is stick the switch to a firm, dust- and grease-free place with the enclosed adhesive pad. With additional wireless switches, the light can also be controlled from other switching locations.

Alternatively, you can replace an existing light switch. For this purpose, the mounting frame can also be glued or screwed in place..

To replace a wired switch with the Friends of Hue wireless switch, you must remove it completely. Then clamp the cables so that the lamp is permanently supplied with power. Now you can screw the mounting frame onto the flush-mounted box and snap the wireless switch into place.

At this point we would like to point out that it is safest to have this work done by a qualified electrician.

You want to replace an existing switch?

To replace an existing wired switch with a smart wireless switch, proceed as follows (requires electrician): 

  1. To replace an existing wired switch, remove it completely. (Fig. 1-3)

  2. The cables are connected so that the lamp is permanently powered. (Fig. 4-6)

  3. The mounting frame is screwed onto the flush-mounted box. (Picture 7)

  4. The radio switch is snapped onto the mounting frame. (Fig. 8) - Done.

with mounting frame and adhesive pad - also as a value pack

Friends of Hue Switch with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Single switch
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive.Also available as special offers with 2 and 3 pieces. 

€54.90*
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2 Friends of Hue Switches with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Bundle of two switches
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive. Here as a bundle of 2 switches.

Variants from €54.90*
€99.90* €109.80* (9.02% saved)
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3 Friends of Hue Switches with mounting frame
Bundles of Friends of Hue switches with Mounting Frame: Bundle of three switches
Simply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive. Here as a bundle of 3 switches.

Variants from €54.90*
€144.90* €164.70* (12.02% saved)
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Bundle of Friends of Hue Switch & Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with socket insert for plug type F (GER)
The Friends of Hue Bundle of Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® and Switch with Wall Mount FrameSimply a good switch with a flat wall mounting frame, for all applications where the combination with a socket is not important. The big advantage of this Friends of Hue wireless switch is that it can be placed anywhere. Because no matter where you need a place to switch, this switch can be placed anywhere with adhesive.Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€124.90* €134.80* (7.34% saved)

Friends of Hue light switch with mounting frame 

Simply cover a wired switch

This Friends of Hue version is the right choice if you want to replace a wired switch - without the help of a professional. This simple over-mount installation is particularly interesting for tenants, as both the installation and later removal are easy to handle when moving out.

To install the light switch with surface-mounted frame, you only need to remove the frame and rockers of the existing push-button. The switch insert remains in the flush-mounted box, which is why you do not come into contact with the power cables at any time. Now place the cover frame of the radio switch where the previous switch was. Now make sure that the switch insert is set to "On" before you finally place the push-buttons on it.

Replace an existing conventional switch with a Friends of Hue switch without having to intervene in the electrical installation.
1. existing switch For the covering of an existing wired switch, remove the frame and the switch rockers.
2. remove the existing switch Only the switch insert is left in the flush-mounted box.
3. put on the cover frame The cover frame is screwed onto the flush-mounted box and covers the switching insert of the previous switch.
4. snap on the radio switch The radio switch is placed on the cover frame. Beforehand, the switch insert is switched to On so that the lamp is supplied with power.

with cover frame, to cover cabled switches

Friends of Hue Switch with cover frame
This switch with a cover frame can be installed over all existing wired switches without having to interfere with the electrical installation. Only the plastic frame and the rocker elements of the existing switch are removed and only the switch insert is left in the flush-mounted box. This can then simply be covered with the cover frame and the radio switch. In this way, a Friends of Hue lamp can be switched and additionally controlled at the same switching location as before, without the need for an electrician for the installation.

€59.90*

Friends of Hue movable switch with Hidden Socket

Beyond the wireless light switches, we offer our Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®. This is a combination of a Smart Home switch and a standard socket. The special thing about it is that you can make the socket disappear behind the switch at any time and only bring it out when you actually need it. All you need to do is press lightly on the switch and the mechanical opening support is triggered..

The advantage of this system is not only that you save space - the cables behind the original light switch also do not remain unused. In addition, you benefit from a comfortable operating height and do not have to bend down to insert a plug.

The switch-socket combination can be mounted exclusively by screw mounting on a flush-mounted box. The cables of the previous light switch are used for the socket insert. In this case, we recommend hiring a specialist for the installation.


and different socket types (GER, CH, FR, UK)

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Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type F (GER)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€79.90*
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type G (UK)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€89.90*
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® with Friends of Hue switch with socket insert for plug type E (FR, BE)
Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® - a clever switch-socket combination that combines a wireless radio switch with a socket. When closed, the movable radio switch conceals the socket outlet. If it is moved upwards via push-to-open opening support, it releases the socket for temporary use. The wireless switch used here is a Friends of Hue switch. It is fully compatible with the Philips Hue lighting system. With the Hue App (from V3.2) and the Hue Bridge (from V2), the four switching points of the wireless switch can be individually configured for light control. The radio switch is battery-free and therefore maintenance-free in the long term.

€84.90*

2nd Friends of Hue switch for Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®

A second Friends of Hue switch with connecting frame to complement the Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® and to cover a second flush-mounted box.

1. Supplement existing Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® In order to cover a second flush-mounted box with the Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®, the wireless switch with connecting frame can be used.
2. Attach the connecting frame The connecting frame is snapped onto the Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®.
3. Snap on the radio switch The radio switch is placed on the connecting frame. 
4. Close the Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® The Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® can now be closed.

2. Friends of Hue switch, as supplement for Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®

Friends of Hue Switch with connecting frame, to supplement Hidden Socket | Versteckdose®
When a Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® is mounted on a typical 2-gang flush-mounted box, this connecting frame with a Friends of Hue wireless switch is used to cover the lower flush-mounted box and allow a second wireless switch to be installed. The connecting frame is precisely aligned with the Hidden Socket by means of a plug-in connection and locked in place. 

€59.90*

Features of the Friends of Hue switches

With our officially certified Friends of Hue switches you can easily expand your existing Philips Hue lighting system. This way, you can control lamps and lights in your entire living environment as you wish - conveniently via app or directly via the wireless switch. Individual configuration options and the connection of up to 25 switches with the Hue Bridge allow you to create a smart home experience tailored to your needs.

The best features of the Friends of Hue switches:

  • Configuration via the Philips Hue app 
  • Wireless use without batteries 
  • Dim, change light colours or light temperature 
  • Operate several luminaires as a group 
  • Ecological and convenient

Our Hidden Socket | Versteckdose® also offers you the combination of a smart light switch and a concealable socket. The latter is also available for retrofitting to replace an existing wired switch.

What functions do the switches for Philips Hue have?

All wireless switches on this page are specifically designed for Philips Hue and are fully compatible. To configure and connect them according to your wishes, you need the official Philips Hue app. With this, you can individually assign functions to the four switching points of the buttons.

For example, you can use the left side of the wireless switch to control the light in the living room, and the right side to control the light in the kitchen. Or you can assign the four settings in a room with differently configured light scenes. Each function of the four switching points of the radio switch can also be operated in parallel on a smartphone via WiFi.

Determine the type of lighting, dim the light, change the colour, vary between cold and warm white or use the light scenes and dynamic light sequences already stored.

With the Hue Bridge, you can connect up to 25 switches and a total of 50 wireless components (including luminaires, lamps or actuators) and coordinate them with each other. 

In short: The light switches in combination with your Smart Home system from Philips enable you to control your lighting in an uncomplicated and individual way.

Energy harvesting: Our battery-free technology makes the difference!

Replacing batteries is completely unnecessary with our wireless switches. This is made possible by the built-in EnOcean switching unit. The necessary energy is generated simply by pressing the buttons. 

This energy harvesting technology obtains the required energy from the push of a button. In this way, our Friends of Hue wireless switches are completely independent of cables or batteries. With the switches, you have access to a sustainable and cost-saving solution in the long term. 

In addition, this type of energy generation allows us to offer you the light switches with different mounting options.


In 10 steps to your own desired switch configuration

You can configure the switches for Philips Hue easily and in just a few steps. To integrate them into your existing system, you need the official Hue app. This will guide you through the setup of your new smart home switch in ten simple steps:

10 steps Procedure:

  1. Open the app: Make sure the device is connected to the WiFi. 
  2. Select the settings, then the menu item "Accessories". 
  3. Click on the menu item "Add accessories". 
  4. Select "Friends of Hue switch"
  5. Open "TCS hidden socket
  6. Press the right rocker button at the bottom of the Friends od Hue switch. Make sure that it is facing the right way. The arrow on the back must point upwards. 
  7. Now press the top right and bottom left buttons on the switch. 
  8. The switch is now connected to your Hue system. 
  9. Now you can assign both rockers of the Friends of Hue switch to individual rooms or groups
  10. You can configure the four switching points of the Friends of Hue switch with functions.