Philips Hue smart bulbs connect via the Hue Bridge using Zigbee. They offer color, brightness, and color temperature control with extensive ecosystem support.
Recommended protocol: Zigbee (via Hue Bridge) via Hue Bridge REST API or Zigbee2MQTT
Full Hue Bridge integration with auto-discovery and all device types.
npm i node-red-contrib-huemagic
Works via deCONZ/Phoscon gateway as an alternative to the Hue Bridge.
npm i node-red-contrib-deconz
Use with Zigbee2MQTT for bridgeless Zigbee control.
This device appears as a Light in Alexa.
Alexa, turn on the [light name]
Alexa, turn off the [light name]
Alexa, set [light name] to 50 percent
Alexa, set [light name] to warm white
Alexa, set [light name] to blue
Alexa, dim the [light name]
Alexa, brighten the [light name]
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