What are the best HomeKit light switches?

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HomeKit is Apple's home automation solution with deep integration with SIRI.

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Best HomeKit light switches	Price	Last Updated
-- Philips Hue tap switch	$49.99	Jun 21, 2017
-- Luton Caséta Wireless in-wall light dimmer with remote	$59	Sep 3, 2016

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Philips Hue tap switch

Top Pro

Mount on the wall, or use as a mobile remote

There is a wall mount included which attaches with sticky strips. The switch itself twists off the mount, allowing you to take it with you to be used as a remote control if you so choose. See More

Top Con

Lots of force required to activate the switch

Because the kinetic energy from pressing the switch is used to power the switch itself, you really need to push the button hard in order to activate it, requiring much more force than regular switches. See More

Top Pro

No batteries required - uses kinetic energy

This switch uses the kinetic energy from pressing the button to power itself. That means that it doesn't need to be plugged in, and you never have to worry about the batteries dying. See More

Top Con

Ugly mount

When mounted on the wall, the switch looks futuristic. However, once you remove the switch the mount itself is left exposed. It looks like a smoke detector mount, except instead of hiding away on the ceiling it's generally going to be exposed on a highly visible wall. See More

Top Pro

4 configurable buttons

There are 4 buttons on the Tap - one large main one which covers the entire front, and then 3 smaller buttons for additional scenes which can be custom configured through the app. Together, this switch allows for control of 4 separate scenes. See More

Top Con

Hue Bridge required

The Hue tap switch isn't a stand-alone switch - you need a Hue Bridge in order for it to work. See More

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Luton Caséta Wireless in-wall light dimmer with remote

Top Pro

No neutral wire required

Unlike most switches, the Caséta works without a neutral wire. This means it will be easy to install in older homes that lack neutral wires. See More

Top Con

Less convenient when plugging/unplugging lights

This switch only controls two lights at a time which need to be plugged into the switch. This also means that the switch itself needs to be plugged into a wall socket, which are typically low to the ground making the wall switch harder to reach. See More

Top Pro

Powerful Siri integreation

Once all setup, you can turn off lights in each room and also each zone. For example, you could turn on just your bedroom lights, or the bedroom as well as any other room upstairs if you've included the bedroom in the upstairs zone. See More

Top Con

Apple TV required for remote control

If you are away from home and want to turn on lights, or check to see if any lights are on, you will need an Apple TV. If you already have one, this isn't a big deal however for many out there this will add another device and another initial startup cost. See More

Top Pro

Includes remote

If you sometimes want to use a physical remote instead of always using Siri, you can. The remote's battery is rated for 10 years. It comes with a mount which can be mounted to a table or the wall for extended control. See More

Top Con

Clunky setup

You need to download a separate app, create an account for it, and add each device separately to the app. See More

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What are the best HomeKit light switches?

2 Options Considered

Philips Hue tap switch

My Recommendation for Philips Hue tap switch

My Recommendation for Philips Hue tap switch

Mount on the wall, or use as a mobile remote

Lots of force required to activate the switch

No batteries required - uses kinetic energy

Ugly mount

4 configurable buttons

Hue Bridge required

Luton Caséta Wireless in-wall light dimmer with remote

My Recommendation for Luton Caséta Wireless in-wall light dimmer with remote

My Recommendation for Luton Caséta Wireless in-wall light dimmer with remote

No neutral wire required

Less convenient when plugging/unplugging lights

Powerful Siri integreation

Apple TV required for remote control

Includes remote

Clunky setup

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