Table of Contents
Philips HUE
Basic functionality
With output commands the following functions can be controlled:
- Turn bulbs on and off
- Set brightness → The output value on the interface tab.
- Set colour → Needs additional output properties.
Setup
Find the Bridge
With the following http link the Bridge can be found:
https://www.meethue.com/api/nupnp
The browser would show you something like this:
[{"id":"001788fffe1215cd","internalipaddress":"192.168.100.175"}]
The internalipaddress can be used as Hostname in the setup dialog.
Programmin the User ID
Just push the PT Button on the Programming Tab to add the new User ID in the Bridge.
If the Link button was not pressed on the Bridge an error message will show up in the Server window; Just push the Link button on the Bridge and try again.
Output
Interface ID
The Interface ID of the HUE library.
Address
The light number.
Parameter
The parameter is used to set the Hue of the light if set greater then zero.
Not all light types do support this option and will report a parameter error.
Value
The wanted brightness.
Blink
Activates the alert effect "lselect"; The light is performing breathe cycles for 30 seconds.