Lutron's Aurora dimmer for Philips Hue lighting installs over a light switch
Lutron on Monday launched a new dimmer, the Aurora, intended exclusively for Philips Hue smartbulbs that clips on over an existing light switch.

The Aurora replaces any wall-mounted toggle switch in a process that should take just 2 minutes, Lutron claimed. The entire battery-powered assembly installs over a light switch, locking the underlying toggle in an "on" position.
Tapping the dimmer turns connected Hue lights on and off, while rotating it adjusts brightness. Lights should continue to be controllable via the Hue app, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and any other compatible smarthome platform.
Owing partly to its omnipresence in the broader lighting industry, Philips is one of the most popular and widely-supported smartbulb makers.
The Aurora ships in June, but can be preordered from the Philips website for $39.95.

The Aurora replaces any wall-mounted toggle switch in a process that should take just 2 minutes, Lutron claimed. The entire battery-powered assembly installs over a light switch, locking the underlying toggle in an "on" position.
Tapping the dimmer turns connected Hue lights on and off, while rotating it adjusts brightness. Lights should continue to be controllable via the Hue app, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and any other compatible smarthome platform.
Owing partly to its omnipresence in the broader lighting industry, Philips is one of the most popular and widely-supported smartbulb makers.
The Aurora ships in June, but can be preordered from the Philips website for $39.95.
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edit: I should mention I live in Europe, where as far as I know Lutron doesn't exist. Looks like I can't even get this clunky workaround let alone any of their other better products.
Or you want the wall switch to control more than just the lights it's hardwired to.
Or you want smart lights that do more than just dim, which is what you get with a smart hardwired wall switch like Lutron Casetá. And you'd rather not have a blank plate over the spot where your wall switch used to be, plus a Philips remote stuck to the wall next to it...
This is a brilliant product. It's not for everyone, but it definitely serves a need and fulfills a hole in Philips' lineup.
Anyway, doesn't work for me because I have Decora switches not the old fashion type toggle switches.
This viewpoint is a tad simplistic. You have to see the setup video to see the ease and power. Because it's Zigbee based you are not limited to just one Load. You can pair up to 10 lights I believe on a single switch and control them all with the rotary knob. So you could essentially control all the lamps in a room or all the in-celing bulbs.
It really does solve a couple of issue. I'll probably grab one for my Patio lights since I still have Toggles.
No, they're not.
Thank you for your contribution.
You, sir, are a diplomat of the highest order. That which you generously call a viewpoint is far, far worse than simplistic.
I agree the Aurora solves some issues. It's far more convenient than the Hue four button 'wall' dimmer. I'll grab one and repurpose the Hue dimmer, which looks out of place in its current location. If the Aurora can be adapted to work with a different face plate as well, I'll use another one for a another room.
That looks like a young child's hand. It shows, intentionally or unintentionally, how easy it is to adjust brightness. 'So easy – a child could do it...' A youngster would need some training, patience, and some degree of fine motor skills to operate the four button Hue offering. Doable, but it would take some training.
But it does fill a niche for some people like me. Providing a dimmer in the same place as the wall switch and locking the wall switch on means no learning curve for those who aren't as enthused with home automation as you are. I could wait for a sale or price drop but I probably won't.