These are the steps to install Mindwendel on MXLinux Latest Operating System.
Before installing Mindwendel, we need to install the following packages on MXLinux latest:
To install these packages, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git python3 python3-pip
Step 1: Clone the Mindwendel Repository
To clone the Mindwendel repository, run the following command in the terminal:
sudo git clone https://github.com/mindwendel/hue-thief.git
Step 2: Install Package Requirements
Go to the cloned directory by running the following command:
cd hue-thief
Now, run the following command to install the required packages:
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Step 3: Connect to Philips Hue Bridge
To connect to your Philips Hue Bridge, run the following command:
sudo python3 hue-thief.py --bridge
This will prompt you to press the button on your Hue Bridge to authorize the connection. Once authorized, the script will display your bridge ID and IP.
Step 4: Find Hue Lights Nearby
To find Hue lights nearby, run the following command:
sudo python3 hue-thief.py --scan
This will display all nearby Hue lights and their IDs.
Step 5: Control Hue Light
To control a Hue light, run the following command:
sudo python3 hue-thief.py --light <light-id> --on
This will turn on the specified light. You can also use "--off" to turn off the light.
These are the steps to install Mindwendel on MXLinux Latest. With Mindwendel, you can control the lights of your Hue Bridge from your command line interface. Have fun exploring the features of Mindwendel!
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