RETROFITting the friends of hue switch
1. installation requirements
To replace a wired light switch with a Hidden Socket check wether at this light switch the following requirements are met:
1. a flush-mounted box with a depth of at least 47 mm
2. a suitable wiring required for the hidden socket:
... These types of wiring are not suitable for the Hidden socket:
2. THE RETROFITTING OF AN OFF-CIRCUIT
THE INSTALLATION REQUIRES AN ELECTRICIAN.
INSTALLATION WITHOUT JUNCTION BOX
The previous light switch is replaced by a socket outlet and the previous light source is replaced by a Hue light lamp. In the flush-mounted box, the socket is connected as through-wiring for phase, neutral and protective conductor. The Hue lamp as well as the Friends of Hue switch of the socket are configured via the Hue App. The operation of the Hue lamp is now done by radio at the Friends of Hue switch of the hidden socket via the Hue Bridge (V2).
INSTALLATION WITH a JUNCTION BOX
The previous light switch will be replaced by a hidden socket with Friends of Hue switch and the previous light source will be replaced by a Hue light source. In the junction box, the phase, neutral conductor and protective conductor are wired through. Thus, permanent voltage is applied to the light source and the socket outlet. The Hue light source as well as the Friends of Hue switch of the hidden socket are configured via the Hue App. The operation of the Hue lamp is now done by radio at the Friends of Hue switch of the hidden socket via the Hue Bridge (V2).
Assembly
installation instructions
The installation instructions include clarification of the installation on a flush-mounted socket and the electrical connection of the socket inserts (types F, J, E, G) from the respective scope of delivery.
Languages: German, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish
Spec Sheet
Hidden Socket with Friends of Hue switch and socket outlet for connector type F (GER)
Art. VS02-01040000
Hidden Socket with Friends of Hue switch and socket outlet for connector type J (CH)
Art. VS02-01050000
Hidden Socket with Friends of Hue switch and socket outlet for connector type E (BE / FR)
Art. VS02-01060000
Hidden Socket with Friends of Hue switch and socket outlet for connector type G (UK)