Hue’s wired wall units bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem

Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first product Wired wall units. The new devices are installed behind existing wall switches, and they bring non-smart lights to the Hue ecosystem for the first time. He also announced the new Hugh Play table and floor lamps Which are more affordable versions of her Sign seriesas well as its upgrades E14 candle bulbs Which adds a wider spectrum of white light and compatibility with the material above the thread.

The new lights are now available globally; However, Wired wall switch units It’s only Europe. Tell Signify CTO George Yanni Edge There are currently no plans to launch it in the United States, but the company will consider doing so if there is enough interest. “DIY units are not an established category in the United States; they are more integrated converters,” he said. “If people really want these products in the US, we might look at them. I think the units are very exciting; it’s something we’ve talked about doing for a long time.”

The units are wall-mounted relays that install behind existing switches to control any non-smart light connected to them, such as a recessed ceiling or pendant lights. They can then be controlled in the Hue app alongside your Hue smart bulbs.

Several companies, including Aqara and Shelly, offer indoor relays that add smart control to existing lights without replacing a switch, but these are the first that will work with the Hue app.

There are three versions of the Hue Wired Wall Switch Modules, starting at €44.99: a single-channel module for single-swing switches, a two-channel module for dual-swing switches, and a dimmer module.

The fourth unit is a wired version of Hue’s Existing battery operated wall unitallowing you to use your existing light switch to control your Hue lights. Unlike relay modules, this unit will work with them Hugh MotionAware It can be part of a new whole-home motion sensing system.

the Candle bulbs It costs $109.99 (€109.99) for a two-pack of white and color-changing lights. Upgrades include higher lumen output, a wider white light spectrum (1,000-20,000 Kelvin), and Hue’s Chromasync color technology. Designed for decorative fixtures, chandeliers and wall sconces, and has an opacity of 0.2%. LEDs are now featured Material over thread technologyso they can pair directly with ecosystems like Apple Home and Google Home without the need for a Hue Bridge.