Question 1

How do I set up Huego to control my Philips Hue lights from a Go app?

Accepted Answer

Install via go get, use Discover() to find your bridge, press the link button, create a user with CreateUser(), then login and call methods like GetLight(3).Off() as shown in the README example. Ensure your bridge is on the same network.

Question 2

Huego vs other Go Hue libraries like go-hue: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Huego focuses on simplicity and extensibility with a clean API, while go-hue might offer different abstractions or features. Choose Huego if you prefer minimalism and plan to extend it; compare based on your project's need for out-of-the-box functionality.

Question 3

How to handle errors when using Huego in a production environment?

Accepted Answer

Huego returns standard Go errors from its functions—check err != nil and implement logging, retries, or fallbacks. The README example uses panic for simplicity, but in production, you should add robust error handling around API calls.

Question 4

Can Huego be integrated with platforms like Home Assistant or Node-RED?

Accepted Answer

Not directly, as Huego is a Go library. You'd need to build a custom service or API wrapper in Go that communicates with Huego, then expose it to other platforms via REST or MQTT, requiring additional development effort.

Question 5

How to create and manage scenes or schedules with Huego?

Accepted Answer

Use bridge methods like GetScenes() or CreateSchedule() provided in the API. Implement timing logic in your Go code, as Huego offers the raw functions but leaves higher-level automation to the developer, based on the extensible design.

Question 6

Is Huego actively maintained and up-to-date with Philips Hue API changes?

Accepted Answer

Check the GitHub repository for recent commits and issues. The badges indicate CI/CD and code coverage, suggesting active maintenance, but verify if it supports newer Hue features like entertainment areas by reviewing the godoc or release notes.

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