I recently embarked on a project to integrate my Philips Hue Tap into a wall light switch, and I wanted to share my experience and findings with the community. After watching a YouTube video on energy harvesting modules, I decided to explore this idea further. I reached out to a few companies and purchased some switches from Amazon, specifically the Leviton WSS0S-D2G 1-Gang Dual Rocker Decora Switch, which I chose for its dual rocker design.
The good news is that the Hue Tap and this switch use the same energy harvesting module housing, which made the integration process smoother than expected. However, there were some challenges along the way. I discovered that the Illumra and Leviton switches use PTM modules, but their models don’t match the Hue Tap. Leviton uses PTM210C, Illumra uses PTM210U, while the HueTap uses PTM215Z. Only the 215Z module works with the Hue bridge, which explains why these switches are so expensive.
I tested all the modules with the Hue bridge and found that the 215Z was the only one that worked seamlessly. This led me to wonder if there’s a way to purchase the light switch without the module, allowing me to simply use the HueTap module instead. That would save me a significant amount of money, as I ended up spending $60 on the HueTap and $100 on the Illumra switch.
I’ve included some pictures of my setup for anyone who’s interested in trying this integration themselves. If anyone has successfully integrated their Hue Tap into a wall switch or has any tips on finding the right modules, I’d love to hear from you! This project has been a great learning experience, and I’m excited to see how others have tackled similar challenges.