AmbienceHue

A python script that continuously changes Hue lightbulb colors based on what's displayed on the screen. This script uses the Quartz.CoreGraphics module, which is Mac specific.

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How to use

Requirements

• macOS with Xcode & command line tools installed. Tested with macOS 10.12 (Sierra).

• Quartz.CoreGraphics python module

   pip install -U pyobjc-core
   pip install -U pyobjc

• PHue python module

   pip install phue

• AmbienceHue code

   git clone [email protected]:G2Jose/AmbienceHue.git

Customizing

• Change the value of BRIDGE_IP to the IP address of your Hue Bridge. You can find this by logging into your Router's admin page.
• Change the LEFT_LIGHT and RIGHT_LIGHT parameters to match your setup. This might require some trial to figure out what numbers map to what lights.
• The transition time is set to 0.1 ds (0.1 * 1/10th of a second) to avoid the appearance of the lights flickering.
• By default, the script only watches a strip 1/20th the width of the screen on each side. This setting can be changed by modifying the WIDTH parameter.

Launching

• Navigate to the directory containing the script

   cd AmbienceHue

• Launch the script using python (tested on 3.5.2)

   python AmbienceHue.py

In case of bugs or issues, get in touch through www.georgejose.com or file a github issue!