## Setup

Follow these steps to set up the Philips Hue Lighting Demo on your local machine:

1. **Clone the repository:**
   ```bash
   git clone <repository-url>

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd philips-hue-lighting-demo

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure Hue Bridge:

   • Update the bridge_ip and username in app/hue_api.py with your Philips Hue bridge's IP address and username.

5. Run the Flask App:

   python app/main.py

6. Access the Web Interface:

   • Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000.

Additional Setup for Mobile Usage

To use the application on mobile devices:

1. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root of the React project.
   • Add the following line to specify your computer's IP address:

     REACT_APP_API_HOST=your.ip.addr.ess

   • Replace your.ip.addr.ess with the actual IP address of your computer where the Flask server is running.

2. Restart the Development Server:

   • After setting the environment variable, restart your React development server to apply the changes.

### Updated README.md

With the new **Setup** section added, here is the revised README structure:

```markdown
# Philips Hue Lighting Demo

## Setup

Follow these steps to set up the Philips Hue Lighting Demo on your local machine:

1. **Clone the repository:**
   ```bash
   git clone <repository-url>

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd philips-hue-lighting-demo

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure Hue Bridge:

   • Update the bridge_ip and username in app/hue_api.py with your Philips Hue bridge's IP address and username.

5. Run the Flask App:

   python app/main.py

6. Access the Web Interface:

   • Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5000.

Additional Setup for Mobile Usage

To use the application on mobile devices:

1. Set Up Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root of the React project.
   • Add the following line to specify your computer's IP address:

     REACT_APP_API_HOST=your.ip.addr.ess

   • Replace your.ip.addr.ess with the actual IP address of your computer where the Flask server is running.

2. Restart the Development Server:

   • After setting the environment variable, restart your React development server to apply the changes.

New Feature: Circadian Rhythm Lighting Automation

This feature automates indoor lighting to sync with natural circadian rhythms, enhancing user well-being by simulating natural light cycles.

Goals:

• Automate lighting to align with natural circadian rhythms.
• Provide easy-to-use settings for customizing light timing.

Implementation Steps:

1. Timing Logic: Develop the backend logic for circadian-based light timing.
2. User Settings: Create a simple UI for users to adjust light schedules.
3. Integration: Ensure smooth integration with existing lighting controls.
4. Testing: Test the automation feature in different scenarios.

Usage:

• Open the web interface.
• Navigate to the new "Circadian Rhythm Lighting" section.
• Customize the light schedules as per your preference.

Additional Notes:

• Focus on simplicity and user control.

Target completion: Next product update.