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PHP Architect · Vol 21, Issue 6 · June 2022

Illuminating Smart Light Bulbs With PHP

by Sherri Wheeler

PHP is becoming more popular for controlling Internet Of Things devices like home automation, cameras, doorbells, and even light bulbs. In this article, we’ll shed some literal and figurative light on controlling Philips Hue smart light bulbs using an existing PHP library.

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Sherri Wheeler

About the author

Sherri Wheeler

Sherri is a web software developer and business professional with over 20 years of experience working with PHP. She currently operates her company Avinus Web Services, and for fun she creates games and open source software. When not at the computer you’ll find her playing games, swimming, woodworking, and making forts with her husband and three sons in Ontario, Canada. Connect with her on Mastodon.  @syntaxseed@phpc.social

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