The future is…hubs?

[blueyetisoftware]

I agree that this will be the direction, especially early on. It is the simplest way to bring in existing devices. I personally like the model as it distributes the computing and each hub is well suited for its own purpose. I easily stay under the device limits of each hub, and you can even distribute the devices over different channel IDs if you run into clashes (which I haven’t). I like setting up lights in Hue. It is a better experience. Then ST doesn’t have to be everything to everybody. It just needs to allow the hubs to talk and create strong automations. Plug hub-to-hub drivers here…

[ST Edge] Philips Hue LAN [BETA] (3rd Party Driver, Not ST Native)

The driver supports the discovery of Philips Hue Hubs on your local network as well as devices that are connected. Here are the top level features: Features: Import Rooms and Zones defined in the Hue app and allow group level control. No more popcorn effect Import individual lights Import motion sensors along with temperature and illuminance Import switches, buttons and rotary dials Import contact sensors Import camera devices (motion events only) Access to scenes defined in the Hue app for use with rooms/zones Access to circadian lighting “smart scenes” from the Hue app Access to lighting effects (candle, fire, etc) for use with individual lights (needs to be enabled in hub settings) Access to alerts/blinking for use in notification automations. This can only run for 15 second interval…

[ST Edge] Bond Bridge LAN [BETA]

Thank you to the team that participated in Alpha testing while the driver was being developed. After a few weeks of stable use, the driver is now rolling to beta with the following feature set: Bond Bridge, Bond Bridge Pro, and Smart By Bond (SBB) Devices Ceiling fans including multiple speeds, lights, dual lights, dimmable lights Fireplaces with flame level control, integrated fan and lights Shades and awnings with position control Lights with both switched and brightness controls Bidets Generic IR and RF remotes compatible with Bond Configurable dashboard layout for devices with multiple components (e.g. Fan/Light Combos) Control of the ring brightness of the bridge itself for use in scenes This will be an open beta, as the driver is not expected to need many updates. Any updates will…