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calvarium / homebridge-lifx-plugin

A plugin that adds lifx-lights in the network automatically to the homebridge, also single lights can be added manually
Apache License 2.0
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Firmware Effects #12

Open 7RDR7 opened 2 years ago

7RDR7 commented 2 years ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe: No, It's a enhancement

Describe the solution you'd like: I've got a number of LIFX Candle Color bulbs that are working great on your plugin. I'd like to be able to make them flicker like a flame, but the only way that I can see to do that via your plugin would be to enable Firmware Effects. Have you ever considered enabling the Firmware Effects for the LIFX bulbs/strips? https://lan.developer.lifx.com/docs/firmware-effects

Describe alternatives you've considered: Have not been able to find an alternative

Additional context:

calvarium commented 2 years ago

Hi @7RDR7,

I've been thinking about integrating the effects that LIFX offers in their native app into my plugin for a while now. In previous tests I was able to implement MOVE animation with my Stips. However, my plugin currently uses a package that allows me to communicate with the LIFX devices over LAN. However, this package currently only supports the MOVE animation. It would be possible to add the necessary animations to the package, but I don't have the time at the moment.

I will probably add the function for effects in future versions, but unfortunately I will not be able to provide you with the flickering until the external package supports this function.

7RDR7 commented 2 years ago

Thanks for the detailed response and for your continued enhancement of this plugin! Much appreciated!