So - I know there are countless threads on the subject of using Hue Bulbs directly on ST, with various opinions, but none of them have seemed to solve the problem I’m having - and I’ve been reading all day it seems like.
Scenario:
I purchased an Echo Plus a few months back while they were running a package deal with Hue white bulbs - figured why not (without doing a lot of research into other smart devices) and jumped on it, ending up with two hue bulbs. I spent a ton of time getting those bulbs paired to the Echo, as they would not pair automatically - I had to reset them, then immediately turn them off (while in the middle of the reset) and then I could pair to Echo. Ultimately it worked out and I was happy.
Fast forward, I know have added a ST hub and a handful of other components, and since there is no way to control Alexa controlled devices through ST, I’m now wanting to move the bulbs over to my ST hub.
Now - everything I’ve read has said it should be simple to pair the bulbs directly to ST, simply by using “add devices” and then can assign it to a custom device handler afterwards for better control. I’ve put in the “Zigbee Hue White” device handler so I have that in place. Now, my issue is I need to reset the bulb to move it over. Great. I tried multiple things using Echo Plus (which has a Hue Reset programmed in) such as:
- Reset bulb, immediately turn off fixture, wait until Echo stops, then try discovery with ST
- Discovery with ST, reset bulb with Echo, hope for best
- Reset bulb, turn off echo, turn off bulb, discovery with ST
etc etc with no success.
I did a bit more research and found the Lutron switch that is mentioned, but is no longer available in store, they only have the Caserta switches now. But I did find a Hue dimmer switch, which can reset hue bulbs! Success - bought one, tried it, bam! We can reset lights. …Although it seems to not always reset, and sometimes I lose the bulb, but surprisingly, I can reset from Echo plus and recover it. Strange indeed.
Either way, I’ve now reset the bulb and tried to discover it using ST, but no success. Doing the same things such as turning off the bulb in the middle of the reset and turning it back on during discovery, etc have no success.
- Bulb is located within 12 inches of my ST hub
- No other zigbee controllers or devices nearby, other than the reset dimmer switch
Would appreciate any help that anybody could provide.