nGeneHome

nGeneHome brings direct Philips Hue lighting control, Logitech Circle View camera tools, and sensor-based lighting automation to iPhone and iPad. PHILIPS HUE LIGHTING • Connect directly to a compatible Hue Bridge on the local network • Discover Bridges, scan a Bridge label, or enter its address • Follow guided pairing with the Bridge's physical button • Search for powered bulbs without scanning each bulb • Search and filter the bulb list, then select one or more bulbs • Control power, brightness, color, and white color temperature on supported bulbs • Check connection status, reconnect, or disconnect this device Direct Hue control does not require adding the Bridge or bulbs to Apple Home. Bluetooth-only bulb control is not supported. LOGITECH CIRCLE VIEW • Open live video from compatible Logitech Circle View cameras in Apple Home • Request camera snapshots and inspect supported sensor readings • Monitor motion and review locally stored motion activity • Use guided connection, configuration, and recovery tools CIRCLE-TO-HUE AUTOMATION Link a compatible Circle camera's sensors to selected Hue bulbs. • Choose Light, Motion, or Both mode • Use ambient light changes, motion, or combined behavior to control lighting • Adjust target brightness and the no-motion delay • Review current sensor readings and automation status • Run dedicated Motion and Lux tests with adjustable bulb outputs • Compare requested output with the state reported by the Hue Bridge Automation runs locally while nGeneHome is active and the device is awake. It pauses when the app becomes inactive or the device is locked. Sensor tests stop when leaving their controls or when the app becomes inactive. HOME AND DIAGNOSTICS The Home tab brings Circle and Hue connection status together with setup guidance and optional Device Sync. Dedicated Circle, Hue, and Integrations tabs keep camera, lighting, and automation controls organized. Inspect connectivity and operation results, and copy diagnostic reports to help investigate connection problems. PRIVACY AND DEMO MODE HomeKit features use Apple's HomeKit framework. Direct Hue commands are sent to the Bridge over the local network. Saved Bridge credentials are stored in Keychain. Optional Device Sync saves verified Circle and Hue setup information to iCloud Keychain. Live view may start when the camera detail opens, depending on settings. nGeneHome does not continuously record video. No nGeneHome account or subscription is required. Demo Mode presents clearly labeled fictional camera, motion, and diagnostic information without physical accessories. Live Hue control, automation, and sensor tests require compatible hardware. REQUIREMENTS • Direct Hue control requires a compatible Hue Bridge, supported bulbs, Local Network permission, and local access to the Bridge. • Circle features require a configured Apple Home, HomeKit permission, and a compatible Logitech Circle View camera. • Integrations require a reachable Circle camera with the sensors needed for the selected mode, a verified Hue Bridge, and at least one reachable dimmable bulb. • Optional Device Sync requires iCloud Passwords & Keychain. • Available controls depend on accessory capabilities, permissions, and connectivity. nGeneHome is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc., Logitech, or Signify.