Hue Smart Button (US): what it works with
Philips Hue · model Hue Smart Button (V3, US) · For the US and Canada
Other regions: Hue Smart Button (EU) (Europe)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Via Philips Hue Bridge
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Unconfirmed
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Via Philips Hue Bridge
Sold on Hue's US store, this V3 Smart Button is a single-button Hue remote that runs on a CR2032 and talks Zigbee and Bluetooth. Hue requires a Bridge for it; the Bridge brings it into Apple Home and Home Assistant.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | The button has no CSA listing. Hue's page lists Matter among third-party systems, which at most means a bridged device through the Hue Bridge.[1] |
| Apple Home | Via Philips Hue Bridge | Hue's US product page marks the button as HomeKit compatible; 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 (US) |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Google Home appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Google page says this button's presses can trigger Google Home automations. |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed | Alexa appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Amazon page confirms the button's presses trigger Alexa routines. |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | SmartThings appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Samsung page confirms the 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 (US) |
“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's page says a bridge is required for the Smart Button. Without one it works with up to 10 lights; with a Hue Bridge, up to 50 lights per switch.
- Local control: The button talks Zigbee to the lights, and Home Assistant reads it through the Bridge's local event stream. Hue's page says it operates without Wi-Fi.
- Buttons: One configurable button. UPC 046677605773 (packaging 046677605834), 12NC 929004582202.
- Power: One CR2032 coin cell comes with it.
Before you buy
- Hue says a Bridge is required; without one the button controls up to 10 lights.
- Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings support for its button presses is not confirmed by Hue, Google, Amazon or Samsung.
- Indoor use only (IP20).
Quick answers
- Does the Hue Smart Button (US) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, but only through the Philips Hue Bridge. Hue's US product page marks the button as HomeKit compatible; 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 (US) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Google Home appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Google page says this button's presses can trigger Google Home automations.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Alexa appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Amazon page confirms the button's presses trigger Alexa routines.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. SmartThings appears only in Hue's list of third-party systems. No Hue or Samsung page confirms the button's presses reach it.
- Does the Hue Smart Button (US) 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
Official product page: www.philips-hue.com