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-# hueplusplus
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+# hueplusplus
+A simple and easy to use library for Philips Hue Lights
+
+## Features
+* finds bridges with SSDP
+* all common light functions
+* extended alert() function, which alerts in a specific color
+
+## Copyright
+Copyright (c) 2017 Jan Rogall & Moritz Wirger. See LICENSE for further details.