Paulmann Smart Friends ZB Cephei Switch Controller – ZigBee Actuator for Your Smart Home
The Paulmann Smart Friends ZB Cephei Switch Controller is a wireless ZigBee actuator that allows you to control your lighting and other electrical devices via app, voice assistant or remote control. Thanks to compatibility with Philips Hue and the Paulmann Smart Friends system, it integrates seamlessly into existing smart home environments. With a switching capacity of up to 1000 W, it is suitable for a variety of applications.
Wireless control via app, voice assistant (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant) or remote control – full flexibility for your everyday life.
Compatible with Philips Hue and ZigBee-compatible systems – extend your smart home without additional bridges.
Compact design in grey and white blends discreetly into any environment.
Switches loads up to 1000 W, ideal for ceiling lights, floor lamps or small appliances.
Unlike simple switch sockets, the Cephei Controller offers direct integration into the house wiring – it is permanently installed and enables permanent, intelligent control. Easy setup via the Paulmann Smart Friends app or the Philips Hue system makes it accessible even for beginners. Thanks to the open ZigBee standard, the choice of voice assistant or control app remains flexible.
Ideal for...
The controller is aimed at anyone who wants to upgrade their existing lighting smartly without relying on expensive bulbs. It is particularly suitable for households with a Philips Hue system or other ZigBee-based smart home solutions. It is also the first choice for electricians who want to offer their customers a reliable and compact switching solution.
How to use the Cephei Switch Controller
After installation in a flush-mounted box (knowledge of electrical installation required), connect the controller to your ZigBee network. Open the Paulmann Smart Friends app or the Philips Hue system and start the pairing process. You can then switch the controller on and off via the app, create schedules or control it by voice. The range of the ZigBee signal is approx. 30 m indoors, depending on walls and sources of interference.
Paulmann is a German manufacturer of lighting and smart home solutions based in Übach-Palenberg. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting as well as smart home products under the Smart Friends series. Paulmann is known for quality, design and innovation and is present in over 30 countries.
The Cephei Switch Controller is a ZigBee-enabled radio actuator that allows wireless control of lights and other electrical consumers up to 1000 W via app, voice command or remote control. It is part of the Paulmann Smart Friends system and compatible with Philips Hue.
The controller works with the ZigBee protocol and is compatible with the Philips Hue system. It can be integrated into the Paulmann Smart Friends system as well as other ZigBee-based smart home solutions.
The controller has an operating voltage of 230 V, switches loads up to 1000 W (resistive) and communicates wirelessly via ZigBee (2.4 GHz). It weighs 105 g and comes in grey/white.
The delivery includes the Paulmann Smart Friends ZB Cephei Switch Controller, an installation manual and the necessary mounting material.
Paulmann offers a manufacturer's warranty of 60 months on the switch controller.
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