Chapter 6Hue Auto Light
The concept of turning lights on when motion is detected has been operational for decades. Originally designed for industrial and commercial building spaces, manufactured solutions are expensive and often proprietary installations. But as we’ve seen with other projects in this book, the Pi has redefined the cost of computing and, with it, the cost to implement automation solutions.
Professional lighting systems allow operators to set a timer for how long motion is no longer detected before turning lights off. These systems also allow for lighting schedules to turn on and off lights depending on the time of day. Only the most expensive and sophisticated commercial installations also take into account if additional lighting ...
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