From 1e6085539add6b9b8add1bb6246bd3faf1cfbff4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:41:17 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] Update emulated_hue.markdown (#3434) * Update emulated_hue.markdown Added clarification that this does not replace a physical bridge as tripped me up * Update format --- source/_components/emulated_hue.markdown | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/_components/emulated_hue.markdown b/source/_components/emulated_hue.markdown index 71868cba927..7d3dfd9dfdd 100644 --- a/source/_components/emulated_hue.markdown +++ b/source/_components/emulated_hue.markdown @@ -18,7 +18,11 @@ entities. The driving use case behind this functionality is to allow Home Assist The virtual bridge has the ability to turn entities on or off, or change the brightness of dimmable lights. The volume level of media players can be controlled as brightness.

- It is recommended to assign a static IP address to the computer running Home Assistant. This is because the Amazon Echo discovers devices by IP addresses, and if the IP changes, the Echo won't be able to control it. This is easiest done from your router, see your router's manual for details. +A physical Hue Bridge is required for the lights to function - this virtual bridge will not replace a physical bridge. +

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+It is recommended to assign a static IP address to the computer running Home Assistant. This is because the Amazon Echo discovers devices by IP addresses, and if the IP changes, the Echo won't be able to control it. This is easiest done from your router, see your router's manual for details.

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