Flic 2 (US) vs Hue Dimmer Switch (US)
Smart buttons and remotes · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home.
- The Flic 2 (US) works with Amazon Alexa and SmartThings; for the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) it isn't confirmed.
- The Hue Dimmer Switch (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Flic 2 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Google Home.
- They also differ on: radio, hub required, local control, buttons and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Flic 2 (US) | Hue Dimmer Switch (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed[3] | Unconfirmed[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Flic Hub LR[1] | Via Philips Hue Bridge[1] |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[5],[6] | Unconfirmed |
| SmartThings | Via Flic Hub[7],[8] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Via Philips Hue Bridge[2] |
| Radio | Bluetooth[1],[4] | Zigbee, Bluetooth[1] |
| Hub required | No[2] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Yes[1],[2] |
| Buttons | 1[1] | 4[1],[4] |
| Rotary dial | No[1] | No[1] |
| Power | CR2032[4] | 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
- Flic 2 (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Flic 2 (US) works through the Flic Hub LR; the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) works through the Philips Hue Bridge. More smart buttons and remotes for Apple Home
- Flic 2 (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Google Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Flic 2 (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Confirmed only for the Flic 2 (US). The Flic 2 (US) works directly; the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart buttons and remotes for Amazon Alexa
- Flic 2 (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Flic 2 (US). The Flic 2 (US) works through the Flic Hub; the Hue Dimmer Switch (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart buttons and remotes for SmartThings
- Flic 2 (US) or Hue Dimmer Switch (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Hue Dimmer Switch (US). The Flic 2 (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: Flic 2 (US) · Hue Dimmer Switch (US)