Compatibility between Apple HomePod and Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch

Compatibility Check:



Great news! This hub and accessory combination is compatible, however it requires an additional bridge device
You can see the instructions for this connection using this instruction link

The Apple HomePod and Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch can communicate with each other using a bridge. This bridge is necessary because there is no shared connection between the two devices.

With the Philips Hue Smart Hub, The Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch's Wi-Fi can connect to the bridge, and the bridge can connect to the Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch. The Philips Hue Smart Hub also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, ensuring the connection can be made.



Philips Hue Smart Hub

Primary Bridge



Another compatiblity is to use the connections between the third party Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation with the Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch. This method can use the bridge to connect to the Zigbee connection of the Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch. The Samsung SmartThings Hub 3rd Generation also has Apple HomeKit compatibility, allowing all of the devices to communicate to each other.




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Interface Compatibility



Apple HomePod



Philips Hue Smart Hub

* Bridge required


Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch

Amazon Alexa No Yes Yes
Apple HomeKit Yes Yes No
Google Assistant No Yes No


Connection Compatibility



Apple HomePod



Philips Hue Smart Hub

* Bridge required


Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch

Amazon Sidewalk No No No
Bluetooth Yes No No
Clear Connect No No No
Thread No No No
Wi-Fi Yes Yes No
Z-Wave No No No
Zigbee No Yes Yes