Firmware Effects

[7RDR7]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe:
No, It's a enhancement

Describe the solution you'd like:
I've got a number of LIFX Candle Color bulbs that are working great on your plugin. I'd like to be able to make them flicker like a flame, but the only way that I can see to do that via your plugin would be to enable Firmware Effects. Have you ever considered enabling the Firmware Effects for the LIFX bulbs/strips?
https://lan.developer.lifx.com/docs/firmware-effects

Describe alternatives you've considered:
Have not been able to find an alternative

Additional context:

[calvarium]

Hi @7RDR7,

I've been thinking about integrating the effects that LIFX offers in their native app into my plugin for a while now. In previous tests I was able to implement MOVE animation with my Stips. However, my plugin currently uses a package that allows me to communicate with the LIFX devices over LAN. However, this package currently only supports the MOVE animation. It would be possible to add the necessary animations to the package, but I don't have the time at the moment.

I will probably add the function for effects in future versions, but unfortunately I will not be able to provide you with the flickering until the external package supports this function.

[7RDR7]

Thanks for the detailed response and for your continued enhancement of this plugin! Much appreciated!

[nashw83]

I've had this working via http switch, so it can be set via HomeKit scenes. One switch per firmware effect, with default colour.
https://github.com/Supereg/homebridge-http-switch

Unsure if appropriate or best way to implement directly into this plugin however.

Example, replace [MAC] and [API KEY] with your own bulb id and api key:
{
"accessory": "HTTP-SWITCH",
"name": "Bedroom Bedside Flame",
"switchType": "stateful",
"onUrl": {
"url": "https://api.lifx.com/v1/lights/id:[MAC]/effects/flame",
"method": "POST",
"strictSSL": true,
"body": "{"power_on": true}",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer [API KEY]",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}
},
"offUrl": {
"url": "https://api.lifx.com/v1/lights/id:[MAC]/effects/off",
"method": "POST",
"strictSSL": true,
"body": "{"power_off": true}",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer [API KEY]",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}
},
"statusUrl": {
"url": "https://api.lifx.com/v1/lights/id:[MAC]",
"method": "GET",
"strictSSL": true,
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer [API KEY]"
}
},
"statusPattern": ""effect": "FLAME"",
"debug": true
}