Aqara Mini Switch (US) vs Hue Dimmer Switch (US)
Smart buttons and remotes · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home.
- The Hue Dimmer Switch (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Aqara Mini Switch (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, local control, buttons and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Mini Switch (US) | Hue Dimmer Switch (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Aqara hub[1] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1] |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Philips Hue Bridge[2] |
| Radio | Zigbee[2] | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | Yes[1] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Buttons | 1[1] | 4[1],[4] |
| Rotary dial | No[1] | No[1] |
| Power | CR2032[2] | CR2032 (included)[1] |
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
- Aqara Mini Switch (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Aqara Mini Switch (US) works through the Aqara hub; the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart buttons and remotes for Apple Home
- Aqara Mini Switch (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Google Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Aqara Mini Switch (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Aqara Mini Switch (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Aqara Mini Switch (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Hue Dimmer Switch (US). The Aqara Mini Switch (US) isn't confirmed either way; the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart buttons and remotes for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Aqara Mini Switch (US) · Hue Dimmer Switch (US)