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4ch1m / huElectron

An open-source and cross-platform app for the Hue lighting system from Philips - built on Electron.
MIT License
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Does this require a bridge? #11

Closed hamishmb closed 2 years ago

hamishmb commented 2 years ago

Hi there,

I was wondering if it would be possible to control a single light with bluetooth or if a bridge is required? I can't seem to do anything without adding a bridge (which I don't have).

4ch1m commented 2 years ago

Philips hue works with Zigbee, not bluetooth. A bridge is required.

This is neither an issue of my app, nor is it the right place to discuss/explain how hue works in general.

Closing.

hamishmb commented 2 years ago

I can control a Philips Hue Bulb using my phone with Bluetooth, so I beg to differ. My phone definitely doesn't have Zigbee, and I need Bluetooth enabled for the app to work, so I am confident that at least some of these products can be controlled with Bluetooth.

4ch1m commented 2 years ago

You're right. hue devices manufactured after ~2019 also come with integrated bluetooth. huElectron only operates via bridge though.

hamishmb commented 2 years ago

Ah right, that makes more sense. I'll keep an eye out in case one day you support Bluetooth :)