SENIC B07VRDKD8S Friends of Hue Indoor Switch User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: SENIC

Table of Contents

SENIC B07VRDKD8S Friends of Hue Indoor Switch
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Mounting
Single Rocker Installation
Using the switch with Homekit
Support & FAQ
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SENIC B07VRDKD8S Friends of Hue Indoor Switch

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Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: Friends of Hue Indoor Switch
Brand: Senic and Gira
Compatibility: Works with Philips Hue System
Mounting: Sticky dots for wall mounting
Homekit Compatibility: Via Philips Hue Bridge (v2)

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting

Choose a location: Select a clean and dry indoor wall surface.
Place black foil onto the wall: Peel off the white backside and place the foil where desired.
Place sticky dots on black foil: Apply adhesive dots to the designated corners of the foil.
Place the switch on top of the sticky dots: Ensure the arrow on the back faces upwards and align the switch with the foil.

Single Rocker Installation

Remove double rockers: Pop out the double rockers.
Align switch & single rocker: Ensure proper alignment for installation.
Install single rocker: Press firmly until the rocker pops into position.
Setup in Hue App: Configure actions like On/Off or Dimming in the Philips Hue App.

Using the switch with Homekit

Via the Philips Hue Bridge (v2), connect the switch with homekit-compatible scenes or devices.

Get Started

Hey there! Thank you for choosing our smart switch. To set up the Friends of Hue Smart Switch by Senic and Gira, please open the Philips Hue App and follow these steps:

Click on Settings in the bottom menu
Select Accessory Setup
Select Add Accessory
Select Friends of Hue Switch
Select Senic Friends of Hue Switch

After doing this, please follow the instructions in the app to pair your switch with the Philips Hue System.

Mounting

Mounting using sticky dots

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Choose a location
You can mount the switch on most indoor wall surfaces (e.g. glass, wood, tiles, flat paper walls). To do so, first, choose a clean and dry location.

Place black foil onto the wall
Peel off the white backside and place the foil exactly where you want your Friends of Hue Switch. This foil is made from a special material so it doesn’t damage your wall.

Place sticky dots on black foil
Apply an adhesive dot to each of the designated corners of the black foil.

Place switch on top of sticky dots

Important: Before placing the switch onto the sticky dots, make sure that the arrow on the back is facing upwards.
Line up your Friends of Hue Switch with the foil, making sure your Friends of Hue Switch is facing the right direction and is levelled out.

Single Rocker Installation

YOU MUST PAIR THE SMART SWITCH WITH THE PHILIPS HUE APP USING THE DOUBLE ROCKERS BEFORE REPLACING THEM WITH THE SINGLE ROCKER.

Remove double rockers
Firmly press on the outer edge of both single rockers so the rockers pop out.

Align switch & single rocker
Make sure to align the switch so you can read Top on the inside of the switch and Gira on the inside of the single rocker.

Install single rocker
Firmly press on the centre of the switch with both thumbs until the rocker pops into position.

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Setup in Hue App
Inside the Philips Hue App, you will still see the double rocker setup asbefore. Only the right side of the switch will now trigger actions likeOn/Off or Dimming.

PLEASE KEEP THE DOUBLE ROCKERS IN A SAFE PLACE IN CASE YOU MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SYSTEM. WITHTHE SINGLE ROCKER SETUP, YOU CAN ONLY USE‘ON/OFF’ AND DIMMING FOR ONE ROOM.

Using the switch with Homekit

Via the Philips Hue Bridge (v2), you can also use the switch with any compatible scene or device, including speakers like Sonos or Homepod, outdoor plugs or sprinklers.
You can follow the instructions in this video or take a look at our extensive tutorial including the video here.