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Philips Hue User Manual

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  • Page 1 wall switch module User manual Benutzerhandbuch Notice d’emploi Manual de usuario Manual do usuário Manuale d'uso...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of content • Important purchase and installation tips • General safety instructions • Installation instructions Europe • What’s in the box • Rocker switch – 1 way • Rocker switch variants • Rocker switch – 2 gang • Rocker switch – 2 way •...

  • Page 3: Important Purchase And Installation Tips

    Attention! Always make sure your circuit breaker is off before removing the light switch plate. - Determine if there is enough room in your electrical box to install the Hue wall switch module. The Hue wall switch module measures 4.3 cm x 1 cm x 3.7 cm...

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions For your safety DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Safe electrical installation must be carried with proven knowledge in the following areas: • Connecting installation networks • Connecting electrical devices • Handling electric cables • Safety standards, local wiring rules and regulations DANGER! Electrical shocks when live parts are touched can be fatal.
  • Page 5 General safety instructions Europe Work on Electrical installations is in some countries only allowed by a qualified electrician. For support contact a local electrician or authority. Die Arbeit an Elektroinstallationen ist in einigen Ländern nur qualifizierten Elektrikern gestattet. Wenden Sie sich zur Unterstützung an einen Elektriker oder eine Behörde vor Ort.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions Europe

    Installation instructions Europe • Attention! Electrical devices may only be mounted and connected by electrically skilled persons. • For safe installation, commissioning and operation, the instruction and legal manual with the product must be read. • Before any assembly or disassembly or replacement of the battery always switch off the circuit breaker.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box* module incl. battery 2-pack content push-in wire connector wires Needed tools, not included Excl. * Requires Hue bridge and only compatible with Hue light sources...

  • Page 8: Rocker Switch 1-Way

    4. Place original (live) wires to the 8. Put back the light switch push-in wire connector 9. Turn on the circuit breaker 5. Push the connector in the 10. Open the Hue app and select installation box settings - > accessory configuration to add the module.
  • Page 9 Rocker switch 1-way • 1-way switching using a rocker type switch is the default for the Hue wall switch module in the Hue app. • This installation is for connecting a single switch controlling 1 light point or circuit. • For circuit diagrams please review the application notes on our FAQ page.

  • Page 10: Rocker Switch Variants

    Rocker switch variants • A rocker light switch typically has two positions, On and Off and works like a seesaw. • We support 1 gang and 2 gang rocker switches per wall switch module. • There are many of variances of light switches and the module works with most common switch types with the following exceptions: - We don’t recommend to use the module with switches that combine power outlets and light switches.

  • Page 11: Rocker Switch 2-Gang

    Rocker switch 2-gang 1. Turn-off circuit breaker 2. Dismount light switch 3. Remove original (live) wires Tip! Take a photo of the position of the wiring 4. Place original (live) wires to the push-in wire connector 5. Push the connector in the installation box...
  • Page 12 8. Place the module into the installation box 9. Install the light switch 10. Turn on the circuit breaker 11. Open the Hue app and select settings - > accessory configuration to add the module...
  • Page 13 Rocker switch 2-gang • 2-gang switching is the second default for the Hue wall switch module in the Hue app. • This installation is for two switches, in one frame, controlling two light points or circuits. • For circuit diagrams please review the application notes on our FAQ page.

  • Page 14: Rocker Switch 2-Way

    2. One removed original (live) wire will not be replaced with the provided wires with the Hue wall switch module, install the provided wires according to the 1-way switch guidance. You will find 2-way switches typically in hallways and stairways or bigger rooms that gives control over a light point from two positions (see image 1).

  • Page 15: Rocker Switch 3-Way

    Rocker switch 3-way • For 3-way switching (intermediate switching) you will need 3 Hue wall switch modules. 1. Follow the same installation instructions as connecting a 1-way switch with the following exception: In most cases in two installation boxes the 3 disconnected (live) wires will have to be added to the provided push-in wire connector.
  • Page 16 Push-in wire connector instructions 1. Select the right (live) wires Attention! Don’t add neutral or ground wires to the push-in wire connector 2. Straighten the wires (cut when necessary to straighten the wires) 3. Make sure the copper part can be fully put inside the connector 4.

  • Page 17: Push Buttons

    Push buttons • A push button switch returns to a neutral position directly after being pushed, using often a spring inside the switch, which is not the case for rockers switches that work like a seesaw. • From appearance these could sometimes look very similar to rockers switches or dimmers.
  • Page 18 General safety instructions United States and Canada Work on Electrical installations is in some countries only allowed by a qualified electrician. For support contact a local electrician or authority to install the product in accordance with national and electrical codes. Dans certains pays, les travaux sur les installations électriques ne peuvent être effectués que par des électriciens qualifiés.

  • Page 19: Installation Instructions United States And Canada

    Installation instructions United States and Canada • Attention! Electrical devices may only be mounted and connected by electrically skilled persons. • For safe installation, commissioning and operation, the instruction and legal manual with the product must be read. Ensure always install the product according to the local electrical code.

  • Page 20: What's In The Box

    What’s in the box* Single pack Double pack Wall module incl. battery Wire nut cables Needed tools, not included Excl. * Requires Hue bridge and only compatible with Hue light sources...
  • Page 21 Never add a neutral 9. Turn on the circuit breaker (white wire) to the wire nut. 10.Open the Hue app and select 5. Push the wire nut and cables in the settings - > accessory configuration installation box...

  • Page 22: Single Pole Switch

    Toggle/paddle switch Single pole • Single pole switching using a toggle or paddle switch is the default for the Hue wall switch module in the Hue app. • This installation is for connecting a single switch controlling 1 light point or circuit.

  • Page 23: Switch Variants

    Toggle and paddle switch variants • A toggle or paddle light switch typically has two positions, On and Off. • We support 2 switches per wall switch module. Three way switching* Commutation bidirectionnelle* Conmutación bidireccional* Single pole 3-way 2 Single pole light switches in 1 installation box •...
  • Page 24 Toggle and paddle switch 2 single pole inputs • Switching 2 single pole inputs is the second default for the Hue wall switch module in the Hue app. • This installation is for a two switch, in one installation box, controlling two light points or circuits.
  • Page 25 Never add a neutral 9. Turn on the circuit breaker (white wire) to the wire nut. 10.Open the Hue app and select 5. Push the wire nut and cables in the settings - > accessory configuration installation box...

  • Page 26: 3-Way Switch

    2. One removed original HOT wire will not be replaced with the provided wires with the Hue wall switch module, install the provided wires according to the 3-way switch guidance. You will find 3-way switches typically in...
  • Page 27 Wire nut instructions 1. Select the right wires (line (hot) and load (hot)) 2. Create straight wires (cut when necessary to straighten the wires) • Attention! Don’t add neutral (white wire) or ground wires (green/copper) to the push-in wire connector 3.

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Rated voltage DC 3 V Battery type CR2450 Ambient temperature +5 … +35 C Storage temperature -25 … + 70 C Protection class Communication protocol ZigBee 3.0 Radio frequency 2.400 … 2.483 GHz Transmission capacity 1 mW Battery life >...

  • Page 29: App Features And Reset Instructions

    In the unlikely event the Switch is not functioning properly or becomes unresponsive perform the following actions: 1. Remove the wall switch module from your accessory configuration in the Hue app from the configuration screen 2. Turn off the circuit breaker 3.

  • Page 30: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement Replacement instructions Attention! Consult your B-manual for important safety information on coin cell batteries use and disposal 1. Turn off circuit breaker 2. Dismount light switch to get access to the module 3. Remove the cables from the module 4.

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