I currently use Hue B Smart instead of the official hue integration, and the only thing that bothers me is that it only polls for updates every 5 minutes. I’m considering maybe going back to the official integration, but I wanted to check with people who use it if it works, because it would take a …

[image] MrPancake: Could you please check how long it takes for SmartThings to detect changes in status when you turn on/off lights using the hue app or a hue switch? For me, there is a small difference when turning on/off in the hue app and when the status changes in either of the ST apps - …

The official integration runs mostly local (some smart lighting rules will run local and work when internet is down). It polls the hue bridge for updates every 2 seconds or so (the status as seen in the apps is updated in the cloud, so normal caveats re: latency applies there). Also note that each …

Thank you. Indeed, the lack of groups is my main concern, since I have about 250 hue lights, and using the direct integration the popcorn effect is massive. Also, having 250 individual bulbs on the SmartThings “Things” tab is awful. Thank you for your reply :slight_smile:

You could try using the native integration and the Light Groups function in the new app. Although it’s limited to manual control only right now (can’t add to automations). [image] [image]

You have 250 light bulbs? I’m assuming you’ve connected those directly to the ST hub?

If Hue scenes were exposed in the native integration I would be using it. But unfortunately they are not :frowning:

[image] MrPancake: Indeed, the lack of groups is my main concern, since I have about 250 hue lights, and using the direct integration the popcorn effect is massive. I have only 6 bulbs in my kitchen/dining area (track with a single power source, so Hue is a perfect solution to lighting specif…

[image] tgauchat: all remote cuz I’m on Hub V1 I thought you switched to SmartThings WiFi, Terry?

I have 5 hue bridges, and I connected all of them with Hue B Smart

I guess for now I’ll stick with Hue B Smart, and if the official integration updates with access to scenes or rooms I will try it out. Thank you everyone for the help

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Automated_House (Jimmy) November 13, 2019, 9:09am 20

not yet…but supposedly next year. i would guess smartthings will still control individual Hue bulbs via LAN, but will send Hue Scenes and Groups commands through the cloud in the future.

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