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The lifx_cloud scene platform allows you to activate the scenes that LIFX smartphone apps store in the LIFX cloud.

# Example configuration.yaml entry
scene:
  platform: lifx_cloud
  token: YOUR_LIFX_TOKEN

Configuration variables:

• token (Required): The API token for your LIFX Cloud account.
• timeout (Optional): Network timeout in seconds (defaults to 10).

Getting an API token

You create your API token on the LIFX website:

1. Sign in to the LIFX Cloud
2. Click on your e-mail address and select Settings
3. Now click Generate New Token
4. Enter a meaningful label, such as 'Home Assistant'
5. Click Generate
6. Copy the token that now appears
7. Paste the token into the Home Assistant configuration file