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Philips Hue

Open by design where it counts: the bridge has an official local API, and the bulbs speak standard Zigbee.

ModelsHue BridgeHue Bridge ProWhite and Color AmbianceLightstripPlay

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What it can become

What owners already do with it, easiest first.

Easy~15 minNo risk

Press the button on the bridge once to get a key, then turn lights, scenes and sensors on and off with plain HTTP calls. No cloud involved.

An evening~1 hNo risk

Pair the bulbs with your own Zigbee USB stick and Zigbee2MQTT. They then work with any home automation, next to other brands.

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