Philips Hue adds wired wall modules for non-smart lights

Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules, installing behind existing switches to bring non-smart lights into the Hue app for the first time. The company also introduced more affordable Play table and floor lamps, plus upgrades to its E14 candle bu

When people buy smart bulbs, they usually end up replacing what’s already working. Philips Hue is betting that more households don’t want to redo their wiring or swap out every fixture. With its first wired wall modules. the system takes a different path: it slips behind existing wall switches and turns ordinary. non-smart lights into Hue-controlled lights.

The new modules are installed in-wall relays behind current switches. letting users control compatible non-smart fixtures—such as recessed ceiling lights or pendant lights—through the Hue app. In practice. it means the Hue app can be used alongside Hue’s smart bulbs. not just to manage smart bulbs alone.

Philips Hue says these Wired Wall Switch Modules are available globally, but they’re Europe-only. Signify CTO George Yianni told The Verge that the company doesn’t have plans to launch the modules in the US right now. He also left the door open: “DIY modules are not such an established category in the US; it’s more fully integrated switches. ” he said. “If people really want these in the US, then maybe we’ll look at it. I think the modules are quite exciting; it’s something that we’ve talked about doing for a long time.”.

The timing matters because the market already has alternatives. Companies including Aqara and Shelly offer in-wall relays that add smart control to existing lights without replacing the switch. Hue’s move is notable because it positions these wired relay modules as the first option meant to work directly with the Hue app.

There are three versions of the Hue Wired Wall Switch Modules, with pricing starting at €44.99. The lineup includes a 1-channel module for single-rocker switches, a 2-channel module for double-rocker switches, and a dimmer module.

Hue also introduced a fourth option aimed at people who already have its battery-powered wall module. This wired version is designed to use an existing light switch to control Hue lights. Unlike the relay modules. this one works with Hue’s MotionAware and can be part of the new whole-home motion-sensing system.

While the wired modules focus on expanding Hue into non-smart fixtures, the company is also reshaping its broader product lineup. Hue announced new Play table and floor lamps described as more affordable versions of its Signe series.

The company’s bulb lineup gets a bigger upgrade too. Hue’s E14 candle bulbs now offer a broader white light spectrum and Matter-over-Thread compatibility. The candle bulbs cost $109.99 (€109.99) for a two-pack of white and color-changing lights.

The updates include higher lumen output and a wider white range of 1000–20,000K. Hue also says the bulbs use its Chromasync color technology, and they’re designed for decorative fixtures like chandeliers and wall sconces. The bulbs dim to 0.2%.

Most importantly for smart-home buyers trying to avoid extra hardware, Hue says the bulbs can pair directly with ecosystems like Apple Home and Google Home without requiring a Hue Bridge—thanks to the move to Matter-over-Thread technology.

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