simple_hue
Table of Contents
- Module Description - This module controls the Philips hue
- Setup - The basics of getting started with [modulename]
- Usage - Configuration options and additional functionality
- Reference - An under-the-hood peek at what the module is doing and how
- Limitations - OS compatibility, etc.
- Development - Guide for contributing to the module
Module description
The philips Hue is a hub that controls wirelessly connected lightbulbs. This module allows you to connect to the hub and control the lightbulbs. The purpose of this module is for teaching, and providing a simple framework to start development with. simple_hue will not get any new features, the smart_hue module exposes more features in the philips hue.
Setup
 What the simple hue affects
-Changes the state of light bulbs connected to the philips hue.
Setup requirements
- a puppet master
- a philips hue hub
- a philips hue light bulb or compatible
Beginning with simple_hue
Grab a developer key from your hue hub, follow the steps here: http://www.developers.meethue.com/documentation/getting-started Find the IP / hostname of your hue hub. Use a uPNP scanner, Nmap, your router / DHCP logs.
Usage
Your puppet config files should look something like: /etc/puppet/manifests/site.pp node 'hampton' { hue_light { '1': on => 'false', } }
/etc/puppet/device.conf [hampton] type hue url http://192.168.0.14/api/AVsa-nKtZOlssVKhBwM9MBVTVVUo11nSsGQPIm55
/etc/hosts 192.168.0.14 hampton
Certs
Setup your certs for puppet to talk to your hue hub. EG:
puppet plugin download --server huemaster puppet device -v --waitforcert 0 --user root --server huemaster puppet cert sign hampton puppet device -v --user root --server huemaster
Query the hue hub
Run the following FACTER_url=http://192.168.0.14/api/AVsa-nKtZOlssVKhBwM9MBVTVVUo11nSsGQPIm55 puppet resource hue_light
Reference
- All API calls are made using the ruby faraday library.
- We follow the type / provider idiom.
- Followed this API guide: http://www.developers.meethue.com/documentation/lights-api#11_get_all_lights
Limitations
There are no known limitations.
Development
This is a simple module designed for teaching, new features should not be added. Fixes or improvements are.
