Philips opens development program for Hue bulbs
Philips Hue is a lighting system that changes the idea of home lighting (a multi-colored LED lamp with a Wi-Fi module). And now this innovative system has an official program for developers , allowing manufacturers of third-party applications and equipment to continue what Philips started.
In fact, people have been developing applications for the Hue system for a long time - for example, an application for iOS allows you to turn Hue into light music, and an addon for Minecraft adjusts the lighting to the daytime game cycle. But, basically, all these applications have been developed using reverse engineering.
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However, Philips realized what the developers wanted and decided to help them by providing an SDK and an API for iOS, allowing software and hardware manufacturers to use the Hue functions. Developers can now rely on these official tools as a stable channel for integrating Hue with their products.
Hue uses the ZigBee standard for home automation, which means that all elements of the smart, such as motion sensors, thermostats and other electrical appliances, can interact with each other in a single environment. New development tools will allow manufacturers of equipment using these standards to create Hue-compatible functions, and the light can be turned on using various actions — for example, when you open the door, or when the thermostat is set to a certain temperature.
Another potential area of application for these developer tools is photographers who can determine the level of light that can help them optimize their lighting. Philips also plans to use geo-positioning, timetables and other sensor capabilities of smartphones in the future, which may give developers new opportunities.
“The unofficial community has already created about 10 applications implementing a new application for Hue,” explains George Yanni, architect of the Hue system. “We want to support the community, as well as give it the necessary tools and documentation. We also promise that we will continue to support our API. ”
Yanni says the lack of official tools made it difficult for major developers and companies to create their add-ons for Hue. This means that soon we will be able to observe how large companies will begin to integrate Hue into their line of automated home devices.
Developer tools will be available for free to anyone who wants to create applications and devices related to the Hue system. Philips will also continue to expand the Hue product line. The contribution of the community and Philips itself to the Hue ecosystem will help the lighting system to become more than just a light bulb.
In fact, people have been developing applications for the Hue system for a long time - for example, an application for iOS allows you to turn Hue into light music, and an addon for Minecraft adjusts the lighting to the daytime game cycle. But, basically, all these applications have been developed using reverse engineering.
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However, Philips realized what the developers wanted and decided to help them by providing an SDK and an API for iOS, allowing software and hardware manufacturers to use the Hue functions. Developers can now rely on these official tools as a stable channel for integrating Hue with their products.
Hue uses the ZigBee standard for home automation, which means that all elements of the smart, such as motion sensors, thermostats and other electrical appliances, can interact with each other in a single environment. New development tools will allow manufacturers of equipment using these standards to create Hue-compatible functions, and the light can be turned on using various actions — for example, when you open the door, or when the thermostat is set to a certain temperature.
Another potential area of application for these developer tools is photographers who can determine the level of light that can help them optimize their lighting. Philips also plans to use geo-positioning, timetables and other sensor capabilities of smartphones in the future, which may give developers new opportunities.
“The unofficial community has already created about 10 applications implementing a new application for Hue,” explains George Yanni, architect of the Hue system. “We want to support the community, as well as give it the necessary tools and documentation. We also promise that we will continue to support our API. ”
Yanni says the lack of official tools made it difficult for major developers and companies to create their add-ons for Hue. This means that soon we will be able to observe how large companies will begin to integrate Hue into their line of automated home devices.
Developer tools will be available for free to anyone who wants to create applications and devices related to the Hue system. Philips will also continue to expand the Hue product line. The contribution of the community and Philips itself to the Hue ecosystem will help the lighting system to become more than just a light bulb.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/172281/
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