Hue Binding for API v2 [4.0.0.0;4.1.0.0)

[Mark_VG (Mark)]

@maniac103

@Mark_VG probably was just confused because the initial Hue V2 binding behaved differently, but I’d be surprised if the switch was actually needed in his case.

Hi There
I was not confused at all.

I have used the SWITCH option in a widget that I modified from other versions and examples found in the forums.
I cleaned up my system after installing the Marketplace version of the binding yesterday, so no longer have any of my V1 THING and ITEMS to show this, but can restore a 3.4.2 backup to show this if you like?

HUE allows one to switch off the lights and turn them back on in the same state as they were when turned off - which we use a lot. In my case I hardly ever use the DIMMER, other than to temporarily adjust lights to suite a short term mood.

I am however OK with the SWITCH hidden in advanced - at least it is still available, so thanks for that.

I am not qualified to comment on how it worked in the background, or what the SWITCH was linked to.

Cheers
Mark

PS: These are some examples showing that the SWITCH was available (and used) in the V1 Binding:

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