Vimar Zigbee Friends of Hue RF Switch, For Eikon/Arké/Plana Buttons, Zigbee Green Power, Battery-Free, Surface Mount, 2 Modules, IP40
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Overview
The Vimar VM03906 is a 4-button Zigbee Green Power and Friends of Hue wireless switch that sends commands over 2.4 GHz without needing batteries or a wired power feed. It uses an internal electrodynamic generator, so each press generates the energy needed to transmit the command.
This is a surface-mounted, 2-module control intended for sheltered interior areas (IP40). On board, it is commonly used as a wall-mounted lighting and scene controller in cabins, saloons, helm stations, or anywhere you want a switch location without running new wiring through liners and bulkheads.
The switch module is completed with compatible Vimar button sets, so the visible key style and color depend on the buttons and plates you pair it with.
Key features
- Zigbee Green Power and Friends of Hue radio transmitter on 2.4 GHz
- Battery-free operation with a built-in electrodynamic generator
- IP40 rating for protected indoor locations on the boat
- 2-module format for pairing with compatible Vimar buttons and plates
- Surface-mount installation for refits where you want a switch point without pulling cables
- Works with compatible Vimar button sets including Eikon 20506, Arké 19506, and Plana 14506
Installation and setup
Plan the mounting spot like you would any interior control: reachable with one hand, away from spray, and not in a spot that gets direct washdowns. IP40 is fine for dry cabins and protected consoles, but it is not a watertight rating for exposed cockpits.
Because the switch is self-powered, there is no 12V or 24V feed to connect and no neutral to chase. That makes it a practical option during refits when adding a new control point would otherwise mean opening up joinery or pulling new cable runs.
Compatibility and system integration
This is a wireless control, not a load switch. It sends Zigbee Green Power commands to a compatible system and does not directly switch AC or DC power to a light. Make sure your smart lighting setup supports Zigbee Green Power and Friends of Hue commissioning.
In a Hue-based setup, commissioning is done through a Hue Bridge v2 (square) and the Hue app, allowing the buttons to be assigned to on and off, dimming, and stored scenes as supported by your lighting configuration.
Use cases on board
It is a good match for owners who want Hue-style scene control in more than one location, such as adding a second switch by the berth, at the companionway, or near the galley, without running wiring through tight chases. It also fits well in sealed or hard-to-access interior panels where replacing batteries would be a nuisance.
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