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+Simple python script to set colours of HUE lamps (via the bridge).
+Author: joost witteveen (joosteto@gmail.com)
+
+Examples:
+
+Get a valid access code from the bridge:
+1) press the button on the bridge
+2) Run the following command:
+   python3 hue.py --getuser yourusername
+3) The access code will be saved in the file 'accesscode', and used for next commands.
+
+Make all lamps as bright as possible, and green:
+python3 hue.py  --hue 2 --bri 1
+
+Show json response for a '/lights/2' http GET request:
+python3 hue.py --get /lights/2
+
+Continuously check for long 'off' button press on switch id=4, and if 
+python3 hue.py --checklong0 4
+
+
+
+More info about the HUE lamps:
+
+https://domoticproject.com/controlling-philips-hue-lights-with-raspberry-pi/