Node-RED meets KNX
The Hue Button node maps Hue button events to KNX group addresses and exposes the same events on its flow output via button.button_report.event.
Start typing in the GA field (name or Group Address) to link the KNX GA; devices appear while you type.
General
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| KNX GW | Select the KNX gateway to be used |
| HUE Bridge | Select the HUE Bridge to be used |
| Hue Button | Hue button to be used (autocomplete while typing) |
Switch
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Switch | GA triggered by short\_release (quick press/release). |
| Status GA | Optional feedback GA when Toggle values is enabled to keep the internal toggle state aligned with other actuators. |
Dim
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Dim | GA used during long\_press/repeat events for dimming (typically DPT 3.007). |
Behaviour
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Toggle values | If enabled, the node alternates between true/false and up/down dimming payloads. |
| Switch payload | Payload sent to KNX/flow when Toggle values is disabled. |
| Dim payload | Direction sent to KNX/flow when Toggle values is disabled. |
Outputs
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- Standard output
msg.payloadcarries the boolean (or dim object) sent to KNX;msg.eventis the Hue event string (e.g.short_release,repeat).
Details
msg.event mirrors button.button_report.event. The original Hue event is exposed in msg.rawEvent. Use the optional Status GA to keep the toggle state in sync with wall switches or other controllers.