Philips Hue Dimmer Switch V2
A battery-powered Zigbee remote for Hue lights with an on/off button, dimming buttons and a scene button. Works with Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA and deCONZ.
Works with
Features
Which features work depends on your hub. Apple Home, Home Assistant and others each expose different ones.
About
A battery-powered Zigbee remote with an on/off button, two dimming buttons and a Hue button that cycles scenes, running on a CR2032 coin cell. It mounts on a wall plate or sits on a magnetic surface. Philips says a Hue Bridge is needed to customise it.
Before you buy
Owners miss a separate off button: the top button toggles instead, which some find less intuitive than the V1. Others say the V2 is better built but easy to knock off its mount, and one reports it dozes so a press can take two or three tries to register.
Owner reports, Dec 2025 · r/Hue: The Hue Dimmer Switch V2 is a massive downgrade compared to the V1 · checked 3 Nov 2026
Pairing
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Aeotec Smart Home Hub
- Open the SmartThings app, tap +, then Add device.
- Choose Scan nearby to start the search.
- Pick a room and give the device a name.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Hubitat
- In Hubitat, open Devices and choose Add device.
- Pick Zigbee, then Start Zigbee pairing.
- Name the device and choose a room once it is found.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Third Reality Smart Hub
- Open the Third Reality app and choose Add device.
- Pick the device type and follow the app’s prompt.
- Give the device a name and choose a room.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Home Assistant
- Go to Settings → Devices & services and open the ZHA integration.
- Choose Add device to start the scan.
- Pick the device when it appears, then assign it to an area.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Zigbee2MQTT
- Open the Zigbee2MQTT frontend and turn on Permit join for the coordinator.
- Wait for the device to appear in the Devices list.
- Rename it and assign it to a room.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in deCONZ
- Open Phoscon and go to Devices, then choose the kind of device.
- Start the search and keep the device close to the ConBee or RaspBee.
- Give the device a name when it appears.
- In the Hue app go to Settings, then Devices, and tap the + button. To reset, hold the setup button for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
- Then in Zigbee for Domoticz
- Open the Zigbee for Domoticz interface and allow new devices to join.
- Wait for the device to appear, then give it a name.
About 2 minutes. Put the device into pairing mode first, then add it to your hub.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Hue Dimmer Switch V2 and V1?
The V2 has one on/off button, two dimming buttons and a Hue button, and runs on a CR2032. Philips notes the older version had separate on and off buttons and used a CR2450.
Does the Hue Dimmer Switch V2 work without a Hue Bridge?
For basic use, yes: Philips says you can connect it to up to 10 lights without a bridge. Changing how it controls your lights needs a Hue Bridge, which also raises the limit to 50 lights.
Does it work with Home Assistant?
Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA and deCONZ all list it. Zigbee2MQTT exposes its battery level and button actions.
What battery does the Hue Dimmer Switch V2 use?
A CR2032 coin cell, included. The Hue app shows the expected battery life.
How do I reset the Hue Dimmer Switch V2?
Open its edit screen in the Hue app and tap Reset. If problems continue, delete it in the app, press the setup button or pinhole for more than 10 seconds, then add it again.
