Hue for the HCL

[Dalle1985 16]

Hi all,

After a bit of dialogue with a few people seeking to get Hue control from the HCL I've created a script which runs on a webserver and a virtual device to control the light. It is very rudementary and is only meant as a sample on how to use the script, but it works.

Since there is no variable to help out on the HCL, it requires a bit of manual labour to get working.

First off, you'll need an API user for the Hue. Find out how at:

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Then you need to change the php script. Open it using an editor (i.e. notepad) and change the two lines:

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Next, load the virtual device into the HCL. Now you need to change a few things:

First, the IP of the virtual device should be changed to your webserver.

Then you need to go through all the buttons and sliders and change parts of the URL to fit your need data:

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Change the "id=1" to the id of your light or group of lights (i.e. "id=3").

Change the "isgroup=1" to "isgroup=0" if you are controlling a single light. I use groups for my lights (find out how to set that up here:

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If you do not have the "huesample.php" in the root folder of your webserver, you need to add the path to the url. i.e.

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Then just make sure your webserver is reachable and press the buttons. Hope it works (only tested on a HC2)

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[joerg 1]

One minor thing: the sat formula in the php script is wrong. it should be multiplied with 2.55

But other than that: excellent work!

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[joerg 1]

Hey, hope Dalle1985 you are still reading the forum... 

 

I just upgraded my HCL to 3.594 and the whole HUE setup stopped working.

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No idea why. I haven't changed anything. Hue lights itself are working but I can't get them to work with the script. used to work like a charm.

 

Something is broken...

[joerg 1]

False alarm... 

 

Restarted HCL, everything back to normal. Oh well, the old restart trick...

[filippodei 0]

hello

for now i use my hue controlling them from HCL in cooperation with domoticz. virtual device on HCL and send json strings for toggle them or call scene on etc..etc..

all ok but it could be better if i found the way for have feedback from the hue so i can know without direct eyes in the home, if the lights are on or off.

Any idea?

thanks for all

[Carioca89 0]

Hello Dalle1985 and Joerg, 

 

I recently bought a Hue and I am loving it and have integrated it with the Fibaro Home Centre Lite (HCL) using the standard plugin. 

As you know this does not allow me to use the Hue lights in magic scenes and have them automatically switched on when a door opens.

Therefore I have been reading on this forum and noticed your post. I have tried to go through these steps but I am struggling. Likely because I am lacking (technical) knowledge. Hopefully you can help me.

 

You are referring to the webserver and I am having trouble connecting to this.

Shouldn't it be

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For one or the other reason I can not access it. 

 

The second item I am having trouble with is to move the "huesample.php" to the root folder of the webserver.

 

Hopefully you can help to set up my Fibaro to work with the Hue.

 

Many thanks in advance. 

 

Regards, 

Arnold