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diyHue

Open-source emulator of the Philips Hue Bridge

Home Automation ★ 1.8k stars Medium setup MIT

diyHue is an open-source project that emulates a Philips Hue Bridge, allowing many lights and devices to work with Hue apps and ecosystems. It bridges DIY and third-party lights into the Hue world.

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Key features

  • Emulates the Hue Bridge
  • Supports DIY and third-party lights
  • Works with Hue apps
  • Local operation

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • No physical bridge needed
  • Broad light support

Trade-offs

  • Compatibility quirks
  • Configuration is technical

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