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https://github.com/atxtechbro/hue_api
A simple Flask and React-based web application that controls Philips Hue lighting scenes. Focused on creating and managing custom lighting environments like 'Wind Down' and 'Work From Home' to enhance productivity and relaxation. Supports seamless cross-origin communication between the frontend and backend with Flask-CORS.
https://github.com/atxtechbro/hue_api
api cors cross-origin-resource-sharing flask iot javascript lighting-control philips-hue python react smart-home web-development
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A simple Flask and React-based web application that controls Philips Hue lighting scenes. Focused on creating and managing custom lighting environments like 'Wind Down' and 'Work From Home' to enhance productivity and relaxation. Supports seamless cross-origin communication between the frontend and backend with Flask-CORS.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/atxtechbro/hue_api
- Owner: atxtechbro
- Created: 2024-07-01T19:41:07.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-24T23:50:55.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-26T12:22:03.765Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: api, cors, cross-origin-resource-sharing, flask, iot, javascript, lighting-control, philips-hue, python, react, smart-home, web-development
- Language: HTML
- Homepage:
- Size: 444 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
```markdown
## Setup
Follow these steps to set up the Philips Hue Lighting Demo on your local machine:
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone
```
2. **Navigate to the project directory:**
```bash
cd philips-hue-lighting-demo
```
3. **Install dependencies:**
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
4. **Configure Hue Bridge:**
- Update the `bridge_ip` and `username` in `app/hue_api.py` with your Philips Hue bridge's IP address and username.
5. **Run the Flask App:**
```bash
python app/main.py
```
6. **Access the Web Interface:**
- Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:5000`.
### Additional Setup for Mobile Usage
To use the application on mobile devices:
1. **Set Up Environment Variables:**
- Create a `.env` file in the root of the React project.
- Add the following line to specify your computer's IP address:
```bash
REACT_APP_API_HOST=your.ip.addr.ess
```
- Replace `your.ip.addr.ess` with the actual IP address of your computer where the Flask server is running.
2. **Restart the Development Server:**
- After setting the environment variable, restart your React development server to apply the changes.
```
### Updated README.md
With the new **Setup** section added, here is the revised README structure:
```markdown
# Philips Hue Lighting Demo
## Setup
Follow these steps to set up the Philips Hue Lighting Demo on your local machine:
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone
```
2. **Navigate to the project directory:**
```bash
cd philips-hue-lighting-demo
```
3. **Install dependencies:**
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
4. **Configure Hue Bridge:**
- Update the `bridge_ip` and `username` in `app/hue_api.py` with your Philips Hue bridge's IP address and username.
5. **Run the Flask App:**
```bash
python app/main.py
```
6. **Access the Web Interface:**
- Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:5000`.
### Additional Setup for Mobile Usage
To use the application on mobile devices:
1. **Set Up Environment Variables:**
- Create a `.env` file in the root of the React project.
- Add the following line to specify your computer's IP address:
```bash
REACT_APP_API_HOST=your.ip.addr.ess
```
- Replace `your.ip.addr.ess` with the actual IP address of your computer where the Flask server is running.
2. **Restart the Development Server:**
- After setting the environment variable, restart your React development server to apply the changes.
## New Feature: Circadian Rhythm Lighting Automation
This feature automates indoor lighting to sync with natural circadian rhythms, enhancing user well-being by simulating natural light cycles.
### Goals:
- Automate lighting to align with natural circadian rhythms.
- Provide easy-to-use settings for customizing light timing.
### Implementation Steps:
1. **Timing Logic:** Develop the backend logic for circadian-based light timing.
2. **User Settings:** Create a simple UI for users to adjust light schedules.
3. **Integration:** Ensure smooth integration with existing lighting controls.
4. **Testing:** Test the automation feature in different scenarios.
### Usage:
- Open the web interface.
- Navigate to the new "Circadian Rhythm Lighting" section.
- Customize the light schedules as per your preference.
### Additional Notes:
- Focus on simplicity and user control.
Target completion: Next product update.
```