Hue Smart Button (EU): what it works with
Philips Hue · model Hue Smart Button (V3, EU) · For Europe
Other regions: Hue Smart Button (US) (US & Canada)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Unconfirmed
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Via Philips Hue Bridge
The Hue Smart Button is a single-button Hue remote that runs on a CR2032 and talks Zigbee and Bluetooth. Through a Hue Bridge it works with Apple Home and Home Assistant. This record is the third-generation (V3) model sold in Germany.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | The button itself has no CSA listing. Hue's Matter page says Hue products work with Matter when connected through the Hue Bridge; that makes it a bridged device at most, not a certified one.[1],[3] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's EU product page marks this button as HomeKit compatible, in addition to its general third-party list; it reaches Apple Home through the Hue Bridge. The page doesn't say which press actions Apple Home can use.[1] About the Hue Bridge (EU) |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Google Home appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Hue says its products work with Matter through the Bridge, but no Hue or Google page says this button's presses can trigger Google Home automations. |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed | Alexa appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Tech blogs report Hue switches as Alexa routine triggers since 2023, but no Hue or Amazon page confirms it for this button. |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | SmartThings appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Only community posts discuss Hue switches in SmartThings; no Hue or Samsung page confirms this button's presses reach it. |
| Home Assistant | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Home Assistant's Hue integration supports Hue remotes and switches through the Bridge as device triggers for automations (it names the Dimmer Switch), with local push on V2 bridges.[2] About the Hue Bridge (EU) |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Hue's page lists Bluetooth and Zigbee.
- Hub: Hue says a Bridge is required for this button: without one it pairs directly to up to 10 lights, but changing what it does needs a Bridge.
- Local control: Hue's page says it pairs straight to up to 10 lights without a Bridge, over Zigbee; with a Bridge, Home Assistant's Hue integration reads it through the Bridge's local event stream.
- Buttons: One configurable button. EAN 8721103038616, 12NC 929004582201. Page is the German storefront; earlier Smart Button versions have other EANs.
- Power: One CR2032 coin cell is in the box.
Before you buy
- Hue's page says a Bridge is needed to change what the button does; without one it controls up to 10 lights.
- Earlier Smart Button versions have different EAN codes; check the box for V3.
- Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings support for its button presses is not confirmed by Hue, Google, Amazon or Samsung.
Quick answers
- Does the Hue Smart Button (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's EU product page marks this button as HomeKit compatible, in addition to its general third-party list; it reaches Apple Home through the Hue Bridge. The page doesn't say which press actions Apple Home can use. More smart buttons and remotes for Apple Home
- Does the Hue Smart Button (EU) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Google Home appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Hue says its products work with Matter through the Bridge, but no Hue or Google page says this button's presses can trigger Google Home automations.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Alexa appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Tech blogs report Hue switches as Alexa routine triggers since 2023, but no Hue or Amazon page confirms it for this button.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. SmartThings appears only in Hue's brand-wide third-party list. Only community posts discuss Hue switches in SmartThings; no Hue or Samsung page confirms this button's presses reach it.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Home Assistant's Hue integration supports Hue remotes and switches through the Bridge as device triggers for automations (it names the Dimmer Switch), with local push on V2 bridges. More smart buttons and remotes for Home Assistant
Sources
- Philips Hue - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 23, 2026
- Philips Hue and Matter — Signify (Philips Hue) manufacturer · accessed Oct 23, 2026
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com