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Zigbee Smart Light Switches Philips Hue Compatible - from $49.09 (after 15% off /W Coupon) + Free Shipping @ Lectory.com.au

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Zigbee Smart Light Switches Philips Hue Compatible - from $49.09 (after 15% off /W Coupon) + Free Shipping @ Lectory.com.au
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Product RepLectory LED Lighting on 22/01/2019 - 14:13 lectory.com.au (1176 clicks)
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Nue Zigbee Light Switch & Dimmer Switch are available in:

Nue In-Ceiling Smart Lighting Control Gadgets:

About the offer

  • All products are SAA & RCM approved to be legally sold and installed in Australia

  • Work with ordinary LED downlight kits

  • Easiest way to upgrade your existing lighting set up to smart lighting

  • Affordable Version of C-bus system with no flow meter

  • 2 Years replacement warranty

  • Apply Coupon Code "SMARTHOME15" to trigger the discount offer

  • This offer is only valid for 2 weeks

  • We are Sydney local retail business owned and operated by OZ locals

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  • We offer free standard register parcel to all orders

  • Second-day delivery for metro cities

  • 3-4 days delivery for regional areas

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  • Smigit on 22/01/2019 - 14:42
    +1

    Anyone got experience as to how good these are? Moving into a new place and we want to replace all the switches and power sockets given they’re old and have yellowed with time. I have a whole lot of Hue lights from the previous house but certain rooms have downlights that won’t take Hue bulbs so I’m looking at either smart switches or adding some e27/b22 fixtures.

    Also interested as to whether they work without the Zwave controller so we can grab the switches and everything and then set the smart component stuff up later.

    Final question I guess is whether they work with the Vera Plus controller, which is the one I’ve been considering.

    • walaj on 22/01/2019 - 15:37

      "Also interested as to whether they work without the Zwave controller "

      zwave isn't the same as zigbee

      • Smigit on 22/01/2019 - 16:04

        Sorry I meant that. Vera Plus controller I’m considering does both so I skimmed over that bit.

  • walshy002000 on 22/01/2019 - 14:52
    +1

    Just doing a new build we were looking at fitting out hue downlights for whole house as my big concern is getting something that's locally approved. Whilst I've seen that this product is apparently approved, no one actually provides the cert for it (the site only has "contact us for the certificate").

    Rep: are you able to confirm and provide evidence the switches are cleared for installation in AU?

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 17:00

      let me know your email by message may be, will send you the certificate through email attachments.

  • gadget guy on 22/01/2019 - 14:52
    +1

    FYI, according to their FAQ only their bulbs and downlights are compatible with the Philips Hue Bridge.

    These switches will NOT be compatible with the Philips Hue Bridge.

    Are the Nue ZigBee switches and in-ceiling light Controllers work with a Philips Hue Bridge or a Samsung SmartThings Hub?

    Answer:
    At the moment, Philips Hue Bridge V2.0 can only work with our ZigBee Bulbs and Smart Downlights, while SmartThings Hub is compatible with our switches and in-ceiling light controllers.

    Taken from: https://www.lectory.com.au/page/faqs-nue-smart-home-automati…

    It's a shame really, because I would have loved to use these switches to add my home's downlights to the Philips Hue Bridge and control all my smart lighting with the one app.

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:00
      +1

      Sorry for the confusion, now (New Batch)all the 1,2,3 gang switches together with light dimmer and in-ceiling gadgets are all compatible with Philips Hue Bridge.

      • garethds on 22/01/2019 - 15:05

        Can you please update the page for the 3 gang switch, the current one says must use the NUE bridge or Smart things. Are the old 3 gang switch firmware upgradable to support hue bridge directly or is this a hardware change?

        • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:07

          Basically, its a new batch of switches with no hardware changes but will support Philips hue bridge, yes there was a firmware upgrade.

  • impoze on 22/01/2019 - 14:55

    looks good to integrate into hassio.

    Any idea if it will also integrate with xiaomi gateway which uses zigbee

  • Cdjwxjeiews on 22/01/2019 - 14:59

    Will the switches work with built in zigbee hub on the Amazon Echo Plus?
    I've heard there are a few problems with using the 3-gang switches and the Echo Plus.

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:01

      Yes, it works with Amazone Echo Plus, you don't need external Zigbee bridge to link these gadgets.

      • Cdjwxjeiews on 22/01/2019 - 15:14

        So if I purchase the 3-gang switch it will appear as 3 devices on the Echo Plus?

        • gadget guy on 22/01/2019 - 15:22

          One reviewer on Amazon.com.au noted that the Echo Plus is only able to control 1 light for each switch. Link: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/customer-reviews/R2HXO319KC1T5C…

          For the 2-gang and 3-gang it will only control the light connected to the switch furthest on the right. In order to control the other lights on 2-gang and 3-gang switches a Nue ZigBee Hub. This review was written on 2-Jan-2019, so unless there has been an update to software/firmware/API, the Echo Plus may only control 1 light on each of these switches.

          • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:44

            @gadget guy: It is correct, Amazone Echo Plus only finds one of the gangs on 2 and 3 gang light switches.

            You can link them through a Philips Hue bridge or a Nue Zigbee bridge.

            • garethds on 22/01/2019 - 20:27

              @Lectory LED Lighting: So the Philps hue bridge v2 can control all 3 switches in the 3 gang? Can you please make a video showing pairing and control via the Hue app?

              • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 24/01/2019 - 10:37
                +1

                @garethds: Yes, a Philips Hue Bridge V2 can control all 3 gangs within one switch.

                Sorry, we don't have any video to show how it is linked with the bridge, but I can guide you through the steps.

                Once the 3gang switch is installed, you can find 3 new (on/off) lights under Setting > Lighting Setup, each On/Off lights indicates one gang Mech in that switch.

  • MajorGaz on 22/01/2019 - 15:05

    Only slightly more expensive than standard Amazon pricing direct from Nue.
    Almost identical with cashrewards

    https://www.amazon.com.au/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%…

  • Maki on 22/01/2019 - 15:18

    Are these Australian Certified?

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:20

      Yes, they are. Please contact us for their certificates.

      • gadget guy on 22/01/2019 - 15:24

        Why not share them here? I am genuinely interested in buying these, but I'd want to be sure they are certified for use in Australia.

        Also can you provide any evidence that the switches work with the Philips Hue Hub? All information I've seen so far suggests that the switches are not compatible with the Philips Hue Hub (only Nue bulbs and downlights are compatible).

        • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 15:33

          We will send you the relevant certificates once the order is placed, we will issue you a full refund if the smart switch cannot be found by Philips Hue Bridge.

      • Mitchr1109 on 22/01/2019 - 15:26

        Does this work with Hubitat?

  • Niko69 on 22/01/2019 - 16:07

    Hi guys new here but just letting you no theres a guy on ebay with a shop in Moorabin Vic. You can buy from him about the same price. He also has a zigbee dimmer and rgb controller. I have both and use with smarthings and hue hub so not sure on firmware version. You can go to shop to check this all out.

  • Major Mess on 22/01/2019 - 16:14

    Why are they so expensive?

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 16:19

      Because they are certified legal products.

      There are low-quality ones looks simular on eBay shipped from China, they are cheap but don't recommend you to try.

  • Major Mess on 22/01/2019 - 16:23

    Certified legal how? A $2 zigbee board, and some plastic = $50. Even at $20 it is some massive profit margins. How could any certification cost $20 a unit when actual 240V AC light switches from Clipsal and HPM are only $5.

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 16:35

      Fees for Certification will not cost much, but the internal component and material they need to use to pass the approval adds up the cost.

      • Major Mess on 23/01/2019 - 10:48

        Yes the cost would add up. To no more than a few dollars including shipping. Why are they so expensive?

  • mrhugo on 22/01/2019 - 18:12

    Is there a difference between these Nue branded products and the 3A Smart Home products?

    Thanks

  • Haxxa on 22/01/2019 - 23:33
    +1

    I would advise against these if you are thinking of integrating these with HASS.io, Phillips Hue etc. for a couple of reasons:

    1. They make a reasonably loud buzzing noise from the inductors inside the unit. (Poor Circuit design).

    2. The plastic feels cheap and the unit's contacts don't match the quality of branded Clipsal or HPM switches.

    3. Certification is seemingly dodgy, SSA certificate was issued, but then withdrawn. Global-mark's page went down and any certifications are grey at best. The fact getting infomation is so difficult isn't inspiring either.

    4. The Switches have light-bleed from the LED and are too bright for most ambient spaces (i.e. Bedrooms or Living Rooms).

    Better solutions exist in my opinion, I installed an Aqara Switch directly over my existing light switch so its always-on and controllable from Hass.IO. Also Zigbee solutions from both HPM and Clipsal exist, but they are ridiculously expensive (i.e. $300-600 per switch).

    Otherwise if you intend on installing non-compliant switches (bad idea), you might as well buy a Xiaomi/Aqara based hardwired switch, which is better built (no inductor noise), better supported (uses NXP chipset and provides proper isolation) and also much cheaper. (Again, I advise again non-compliant switches to begin with!)

    • pulpfiction on 23/01/2019 - 07:39

      Seems hike the buzz/hum is a pretty common complaint from these on Amazon. So frustrating as I'm struggling to find anything that is AU certified which won't cost a stupid amount. From what I know, Aqara switches are not AU certified, but I could be wrong (however by what you're saying, yours is the snap on variety where the original switch sits underneath the smart switch which is powered by a battery). Makes you wonder why no one has got the Aqara certified… you'd suspect people have and then had them knocked back!

      Any other ideas would be much appreciated :-D

      • Haxxa on 23/01/2019 - 10:47
        +1

        Yes, basically the Aqara Zigbee switches are adhesive backed and it simply sits over existing switch. They work out $10 each which is nice and can be programmed for press-hold dimming, double tap etc. This is how they look when installed: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZT5jFXo6wQ9UkRpw5 . The same can be achieved with the Phillips hue dimmer kit from Bunnings ($30). (Simply sits over existing button).

        The hardwired Aqara aren't certified as they were designed for 220v European installations, they have a different wall cutout size and they were not designed for installation in Australia. So it makes limited sense for Xiaomi to apply for certification.

        • pulpfiction on 23/01/2019 - 13:42

          Brilliant, thanks for the background on the certification! Well, hopefully it's just a matter of time until they launch the hard wired switches, in the meantime the adhesive ones may be great temporarily. Esp for $10!

        • Leonidas on 23/01/2019 - 14:26

          Yep they're great. Have one of the Aqara Double Wireless Switches controlling living and dining lights https://www.gearbest.com/smart-home-controls/pp_009747360355…. Battery lasts ages, can place anywhere and no need to worry about compliance. Don't see the point of hardwired ones unless you only have dumb lights.

        • mrhugo on 23/01/2019 - 19:19
          +1

          Just replying to thank Haxxa for his insights. He seems to have been down this path before and his feedback seems complete. He has obviously looked into the PCB design, parts, compliance and the overall quality and design of the product.

          Didn't really expect to find such a quality reply here (maybe on EEVBlog, yes, but here on OZBargain). Glad to know there are people out there that think this way!

          You rock Haxxa!!!

    • kufudo on 23/01/2019 - 10:21

      I've installed six of these in my home. The buzzing noise is definitely concerning and distracting. I can hear it in day time from 2 meters away. Makes me worried about the overall build quality and longevity of these things. I also won't install them in bedrooms because of the buzz.

      The build quality is otherwise reasonable for the price. The touch sensitive button and glass plate look pretty good and work as expected. Although I'd say the clank noise the switch makes one turning on and off is also quite loud (sounds like a normal switch) and feels a bit cheap.

      The LED light output is a little bright, so again, I would not install a 3 gang in a bedroom that can be seen from the bed as it would light up the whole room.

      I believe these are also 350w max rated, meaning don't try to install them in bathrooms with heating lamps (which sucks, because I have a 3 gang bathroom switch that's in the bedroom, and so even if I wanted to replace all my other switches, I would need to leave this one unchanged, meaning can't get consistency across the home).

      As for the Smart features, I set mine up through the NUE app and NUE bridge, and linked to Google Home. Sometimes that works, sometimes they stop responding for a few days/weeks, it's hit and miss. The NUE app is also an amateurish POS. I would not really recommend these if you need to use this app (I'm not sure if the new versions can now be directly connected to Hue bridge and app, which would be a much better setup if reliable).

      I have another 10 switches in the house I would've liked to convert, but I'm going to hold out till something better comes along.

  • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 22/01/2019 - 23:46

    "Certification is seemingly dodgy, SSA certificate was issued, but then withdrawn. Global-mark's page went down and any certifications are grey at best. The fact getting information is so difficult isn't inspiring either."

    It's called SAA bro, We have never sent out any SAA certificate, where did you get it from?

    If you are saying Nue smart Gadgets are dodgy, please prove it.

    • Haxxa on 23/01/2019 - 00:01

      I owned two NUE two-gang switches and one NUE powerpoint, (even exclusive of certs) I literally just outlined all the reasons above why they are poor. Also "It's called SAA bro", really you're going to get hung up over that? Also seems professional not publishing Certificates publically?

      I will leave it the others to make their assessment, but in my experience these switches are not good quality and I have outlined my thoughts above.

  • swamprat96 on 23/01/2019 - 07:34

    Remember that these need a neutral wire which most older houses don't have

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 23/01/2019 - 09:14

      Right, they need a neutral wire to work.

  • jemichae on 23/01/2019 - 07:43

    Integrate directly with Homey?

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 23/01/2019 - 09:01

      Homey has a ZigBee ® 2.4 GHz protocol, it should work, but we haven't tested it yet.

      Again, there is no guaranty, searched on the forum, can't find anything useful.

  • Mr_P on 23/01/2019 - 08:57

    So, if I already have hue bulbs in most of my fittings (all the main ones anyway), can these be used to trigger them on and off (so that they always have power?) - obviously now, the bulbs work fine, until someone turns them off at the wall, cutting power to the bulb

    I'm looking for a solution where the bulbs always have power, and are just triggered on and off at the wall via the bridge…. these look like they may do the job, but I am getting confused about whether they are meant to be used with normal bulbs instead of the hue bulbs (ie when these are triggered, they will still cut power at the socket)

  • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 23/01/2019 - 09:13

    Yes, these Nue gadgets support any light bulbs including Hue Bulbs.

    You can remove the physical switch and replace it with an In-ceiling light controller

    Once it's done, the lighting circuit can be cut off from the In-ceiling light controller though Hue app, or if you wish to cut off the power completely, you can do it manually from the circuit breaker end.

  • highground on 23/01/2019 - 10:50

    Personally I won't be purchasing any more of these until they become compatible with home assistant without the need for another hub.

    If the Hui/Nue app stops being updated or ceases to exist, these may lose most of their functionality.

    Another point to note, despite AU approval (which I believe is current), please have your electrician run some electrical tape around the back of the unit as the terminal screws on the top are quite exposed and could make contact with C clips etc, or hands when removing them…

  • zukand on 23/01/2019 - 13:34

    Any plans for an offer on Zwave dinners? 🤔 I’ve been thinking of buying 4-5 but the price kills it :( especially once you add a hub😱

  • pasey25 on 23/01/2019 - 22:09

    Are these in-wall switches the version three which work with the echo plus?

    • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 24/01/2019 - 10:13

      Hi, yes they will work with Echo plus, but you need to link it through a Nue or a Philips Hue Bridge.

      Echo plus could only recognize it as a one gang switch if you link the 3 gang switch directly with it.

      • pasey25 on 24/01/2019 - 12:00

        I don’t want the gang switches, just the in ceiling units. Older versions don’t work with the echo plus, newer versions do. Can you confirm?

        • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 24/01/2019 - 12:02

          Well, the in-ceiling light controller should work with Alexa Echo Plus, have you tried to reset it and search again?

          • pasey25 on 24/01/2019 - 12:20

            @Lectory LED Lighting: I’m asking which versions of the priduct you are selling? Perhaps check with the manufacturer and report back here thanks

            • Product RepLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 24/01/2019 - 16:57

              @pasey25: We are selling the latest Zigbee (3.0) version, the version that is compatible with Philips Hue Bridge.

              The brand is called Nue, supplied by 3A Smarthome in Melbourne.

  • Sega on 24/01/2019 - 13:16

    As far as the in ceiling units go, 3A or Nue, there’s no difference. Only Version 3.0 are reportabley compatible with Philips Hue Bridge. Version 3.0 are clearly identified on the box. I know the version previous to 3.0 are not compatible with Philips Hue bridge. The box for those has no version number on it.

    I haven’t tested v3.0 yet.

    I don’t know anything else yet about any of this so don’t bother asking.

  • Sega on 25/01/2019 - 19:14
    +1

    Just to UPDATE my previous post.

    I connected a nue v3.0 light controller to my Philips Hue Bridge today. Took 30 seconds, really easy. The u tube vid on the 3A channel describes it well. Just tested mine on a 3 pin plug with lamp holder to test before cutting into light circuits in ceiling. I’m not sure if it uses the Phillips hue wifi signal, or its own signal independently back to the hub, but I have it at the far end of the house from my hub and it’s switching on and off well. The nearest hue bulb to it is about 2 meters, (if it is taking advantage of the daisy chain).

    I probably won’t get them (I have 4) wired into the ceiling circuits until March. Too hot to get into the roof space and too busy until then (I do the admin work for an electricians business so it will be a love job!). When I get them in all my light circuits in my house will have voice activation capability.

    • Sega on 25/01/2019 - 19:17

      When they are in I will report back and tell how they go.

    • Rockets84 on 27/01/2019 - 21:24

      This is what I'm wanting to do with the dimmer version. Then connect my Harmony Elite to the Hue Bridge so I can control the lights in my home theatre from the remote while retaining the light switch which will function as the wife will expect.

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