I have been given a Philipps Iris (approx. 2 years old) and would like to switch it on and off as normal using a switch without the WIFI / Hue app. I don't know anything about the system yet, is this operation the right one?

The app is a cool gimmick for parties, but I don't want to have to switch on the WIFI in the middle of the night to be able to use the bedside lamp. Thanks for your advice!

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I have been given a Philipps Iris (approx. 2 years old) and would like to switch it on and off as normal using a switch without the WIFI / Hue app. I don't know anything about the system yet, is this operation the right one?

The app is a cool gimmick for parties, but I don't want to have to switch on the WIFI in the middle of the night to be able to use the bedside lamp. Thanks for your advice!

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Phillips uses the Zigbee protocol to control the lamps.
Each Zigbee lamp can also be controlled without a bridge. ( 1:1 connection )

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Hi,
Yes, it works well, I have it in my office room, if you don't have a hub you won't have a problem, but as soon as you do an installation with hub and switch, then I would integrate to avoid problems (for example, the hub doesn't find the lamps and doesn't switch on the same ones).

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Hi Jessie, you can connect and use the dimmer switch with the lamp without the app and bridge. Best regards Bea

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