Magnetic Removable Light Switch Cover for Philips Hue

This model converts a regular UK light switch into a Hue dimmer switch-compatible dock. This allows you to design a smart lighting setup for your home that reuses your existing switch locations (making your setup much less confusing for you and for guests) while still keeping the original switches accessible in case of an emergency.

There is one “cap” model and two “body” models. The bodies serve shallow and deep light switches, while the cap is cross-compatible with both. The cap fits the Hue remote closely and is magnetic. Ferrite magnets embedded in the model connect more strongly to each other than the remote does to the cap, meaning you can remove the remote without accidentally pulling off the cap.

In addition to these models, you will need 8x 10x3 mm ferrite magnets (https://www.first4magnets.com//circular-disc-rod-c34/10mm-dia-x-3mm-thick-y10-ferrite-magnets-0-145kg-pull-p9086#ps_0_9344|ps_undefined) per switch and 1x 32x2 mm ferromagnetic steel discs (https://www.first4magnets.com///countersunk-c41/32mm-dia-x-2mm-thick-x-4mm-c-sink-steel-disc-p3829#ps_0_4010|ps_undefined). You may also need longer electrical screws than those that come with your existing switches - best to check this before installation.

Once you have printed the models, first carefully remove the support material, then glue the two pieces of the cover cap together, with the steel disk in between (there is a recess for it). You then need to glue the magnets into the 8 small recesses - 4 are on the body, 4 on the cap.

Tips:

• Check and double check that you have the magnets in the right orientation before gluing them in place. There is nothing worse than fixing the body to the wall, only to find that the cap does not stick to it due to a misaligned magnet and having to start all over again.
• If you make more then one set, make sure the magnets are in the same orientation on all models you print, to ensure cross-compatibility with each other (you will thank me for this, if you intend to use these in multiple rooms).
• Glue the steel disk in place, to avoid it rattling about. When you do so, glue it to the small rectangular piece at the back and not to the thin wall at the front of the cap. This keeps it looking neat and professional after the glue has dried.
• Be very careful when working with electrics and ensure the power is not on when messing around with your switches.