Turn on or off
Use the switch control to turn a rule on or off.
Rules
The "Rules" resource contains all sets of rules that are used to automate the Hue Bridge. The term automation refers to the configuration and use of accessories such as Hue switches or Hue motion sensors. Connected accessories only work if corresponding rules are created for the desired functions. For example, for the Hue Dimmer which has 4 buttons, at least 4 rules are required in order to be able to react to all buttons. A rule contains at least one condition and at least one action. At the moment when the defined conditions are met, the specified actions are executed. A condition can be, for example, that button 3 of the Hue dimmer is pressed. An action can be, for example, that a lightgroup is turned on. Since the rules are stored on the Hue Bridge, they are executed completely regardless of whether the smartphone is connected to the Hue Bridge or not.
Supported conditions
When creating or editing a rule, you can define the conditions you want. The conditions are always linked with AND, i.e. all conditions must be met at the same time for the rule to be triggered. If a combination of the conditions with OR is to be achieved, the corresponding rule must be copied and the corresponding condition in the copy modified as an alternative. "all 4 hue" offers a wide range of options. The following list shows all conditions including explanations.
Supported actions
When creating or editing a rule, you can define the desired actions to be executed when the conditions are met. The actions are executed one after the other in the order listed. "all 4 hue" offers a wide range of options. The following list shows all actions including explanations.
Functions for a selected rule
You have the following options for editing a selected rule.
Edit
You can use the context menu to edit the rule and adapt the description, the conditions and the actions.
Internal identification
Each rule is assigned an internal identification in the form of a number. This assignment is done by the Hue Bridge when creating the rule. You can use the context menu to display the identification.
Delete
You can delete a rule via the context menu. Please use this function with care, because the rule will be deleted on the Hue Bridge.
General functions
You can also call up other functions using the buttons above the list or via the main menu. The main menu can be found in the title bar on the right by clicking on the icon with the three dots.
Create new rule
If you want to create a new rule, select this function.
Create new rule grouping
If you want to create a new rule grouping, select this function. Rule groupings can be used to group multiple rules into one section, e.g. all rules for a Hue dimmer. Rule groupings can be edited later by selecting the three dots icon next to the rule grouping.