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Philips Hue will soon force users to create an acc...
I have a lot of Hue lights, but I hate the app and hate it even more with this change. Are there alternative apps that work well with the proprietary hardware?
kesslern
on Sept 22, 2023
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You can connect Hue lights to a generic Zigbee connector and control them with Home Assistant.
tomkarho
on Sept 22, 2023
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I am using this one currently and it even works faster than the official app:
https://github.com/Domi04151309/HomeApp
bittercynic
on Sept 22, 2023
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I keep my "Hue Bridge" on a network that can't reach the internet, and it can still control the lights.
imoverclocked
on Sept 22, 2023
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They can be used via Apple HomeKit but I’m not sure about pairing in the first place without the app.
taw28
on Sept 22, 2023
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You can get a zigbee dongle and control them with home assistant!
manicennui
on Sept 22, 2023
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Walking over to the light switch and turning the lights on and off.
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