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Show HN: Chroma for Hue, Control Your Philips Hue Bulbs from OS X

16 points| ang | 11 years ago |chromaforhue.com | reply

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[+] mcmillion|11 years ago|reply
I tried this last night, and it's definitely a step in the right direction. It seemed to be missing custom presets, though, and I'm not always at my computer, so I end up using an app on my phone to control the lights more.

Sadly, the first-party mobile app still seems to be the best bet overall, and it's a complete piece of garbage quality-wise, but it provides everything I seem to need.

[+] radley|11 years ago|reply
I found iConnectHue to be the best. It handles taps and groups very well.
[+] glhaynes|11 years ago|reply
Very nice, was wishing aloud just last night for something this straightforward. I expect I'll be using this a lot.

I'd love to see it have a menu bar item option. And I note that the interface would work nearly as-is on iOS. (And I'd jump on paying $0.99 for it, on either platform, if you decide you're so inclined.)

Does it work with the new Lux white-only lights?

[+] silversmith|11 years ago|reply
Could I hijack the comments to talk about the hardware itself? I've been looking into remote-controllable lightbulbs, but Hue seems to both cost more than I like and have features I don't need (RGB for example). What are the alternatives, and what's your experience with them?
[+] radley|11 years ago|reply
They also make Lux bulbs, which are white controllable LED bulbs for only $30.
[+] whyohwhyamihere|11 years ago|reply
The "presets" are less than pleasant overall. They are missing a nice warm color for reading. Colors are either too prison-like or too red.
[+] glhaynes|11 years ago|reply
I agree that the presets could use some work, but in case you missed it, if you click the chevron to the right of "Suggested Colors", you can set the color/brightness manually.
[+] argyledreamer|11 years ago|reply
very cool! I've been thinking of going down the automated home path. Seems like this would be a good way to dip my toes into the water without investing tons of money.