ZIGBEE SMART SWITCHES SUCK! (except this one) - Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch V2

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I’ve been using these Moes Zigbee switches for over a year now, and they’ve been nothing but a frustrating, intolerable mess the whole time. This is just some of the batteries that just two of these things have burned through in a matter of months, and that’s ignoring their constant lack of connectivity. You’d press the button, the light would flash, but nothing would happen. You’d have to hit it again, only to then find out they were just taking their sweet time and the light it controls would turn on then off, so you’ll need to press it again. It. Was. Infuriating. So I put my foot down and said NO MORE!
That’s where these come in, these are the Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch V2, and they are a very, very welcomed improvement. Before I get too far into these, it’s worth covering what the hell it is I’m even talking about. This is part of my smart home series, so if you haven’t seen the other videos I’d highly recommend watching through the playlist and coming back to this one as there’s a fair bit of terminology and jargon I’ll be using that is explained earlier in the series. With that said, let’s jump into this!
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[@residentCJ]

Can u test Zigbee Power Plugs that can meassure PowerUsage and work with Philips Hue App ? I couldnt find any.

[@StephaneMassey]

What If I need a double rocker switch for a Philips Hues setup? What Can I do?

[@abrahamsierra9407]

How did you get all the multiple tap options. I could only get 3 per button, With Z2M.

[@iosifsebastian6036]

I am having the same q, could you please help us if you've used a Blueprint or sth ?

[@justincase8237]

Im trying to Connect the dimmer switch via Bluetooth to my Philips Hue ensis but is keep on blinking orange. After a few seconds red. I have tried all the reset methods. I also have received a new one wich first was tested in the shop …there is it was working perfect. Can anyone help me out here😉

[@includenull]

I have one of those same Moes switches and after the battery died for the third time I gave up. I have Aqara buttons that work just fine. I just got a Hue dimmer v2 on your suggestion to replace the Moes.

[@leetNightshade]

Amazon reviewer says MOES doesn't play nice with ZHA integration, recommends Mosquito MQTT.

[@PosiCat]

I've been using my 2 Moes switches with a SMLIGHT SLZB-06M and ZHA for 5 months now, and have had zero problems with them falling off the network, or not reacting right away when I press a button. Haven't had to change batteries either in that time. It might be they don't agree with certain coordinators, but in my setup they've been rock solid, I plan to get many more.

[@outtokill7]

I bought into Ikea's Tradfri system with the same Sonoff dongle and Home Assistant. I'm using their bulbs and the Rodret/Tradfri switches and they have been working well. Rodret specifically uses AAA batteries which can be rechargeable. As long as the bulbs are bound to the switch in Home Assistant I have found them to be very reliable. Also the cost was a huge factor. A Rodret switch I think was $8 CAD vs $30 for the Philips switches(which admittedly do have more functionality). The Philips Hue stuff seems to be quite good, but you pay a premium for that.

[@adamtheman17]

yea they are premium till philipes says your hub or something you already own is not supported and force you to pay $100 or more just to get your existing philipes BS to work again

[@d00dEEE]

I have definitely got to get some smart locks... 🤣

[@leetNightshade]

If you're talking about the MOES switches, an Amazon reviewer reportedly debugged the issue and he suggests DO NOT USE ZHA integration, use Mosquito MQTT instead and they work flawlessly. I know, I'd rather just use ZHA and call it a day, but I've been looking for an excuse to try MQTT b/c I'm under the impression it works better anyway. Thanks for the recommendation, I just bought 3! You should have included an affiliate link for these. ;) I'll actually use these in tandem with the MOES, if I don't return it.

[@PosiCat]

I've been running mine with the SMLIGHT SLZB-06M and ZHA with no problems for at least 5 months.

[@raxcentalruthenta1456]

I love my hue dimmer switches. Always reliable.

[@RahulParmar1978]

I have the Hie dimmer switch and wouldn't recommend it, at least on ZHA. Button press events were unreliable, I've had an immediate improvement in this regard by switching to IKEA smart switches fwiw

[@ssjauron92590]

A lot of complaints about this thing in the comments… I have had the V1 for 3 years now and have literally never had a single problem with it, and the battery is still at over 50%.

[@PredragTomic-wb1jk]

Hiiii ,please i need help but quick ... 😊 I just get 4600g and PRIME A320M-K I am thinking to buy new motherboard so please tell me what is the best for 4600g , and one day for upgrade on 5700g ,options is next -ASUS PRIME A520M-K -GIGABYTE A520M K -MSI A520M-A PRO -B450M-A PRO MAX II They are all almost same price ... Thxxxxxx😂😂😂😂

[@MrrZed0]

I still wouldn't pay for these you never know how long these will work, i trust open source stuff at least they work for life time

[@adamtheman17]

NO philipes sucks, i bought the kit with the lights and hub the first day and after 3 years they do not support the old hub so i need to now pay another $100 for a new hub just to control my lights that i bought 3 years ago. NOT RIGHT AT ALL best to buy these lights and other smart home devices but make sure they are open and not needing some type of server from the company like philipes smart home BS