A minimalist chrome extension to control Nanoleaf Aurora

Latest Version

Version
0.10.1
Update
February 16, 2021
Size
1.21MiB
Developer
Category
Users
930
Rating
3.5625 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Storage
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Nanoleaf Aurora Controller Extension

A minimalist chrome extension to control Nanoleaf Aurora.
It enables the user to turn on, turn off, change color, change brightness or change scene of Nanoleaf Aurora lighting systems.
Fetches API key automatically.

**This extension requires to send and receive data directly to Aurora**
Version 0.10.1:
Change to new Nanoleaf API
Version 0.9.11:
How to find IP section in options
Version 0.9.10:
Set initial colour in picker.
Don't change brightness while changing colour.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Nanoleaf Aurora Controller", "short_name": "Aurora Ctrl", "description": "A minimalist chrome extension to control Nanoleaf Aurora", "version": "0.10.1", "options_page": "options.html", "homepage_url": "https:/zandegran.com/aurora", "action": { "default_popup": "aurora.html", "default_title": "Aurora Control", "default_icon": { "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "24": "icons/icon-24.png" } }, "icons": { "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "24": "icons/icon-24.png" }, "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension file

Select and download the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Nanoleaf Aurora Controller extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ben Clarke (ID: 00000073eef6d0d5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/18/2021 Used to be awesome, extremely helpful and easy way to change the lighting before a zoom call, etc. Stopped working, emailed developers, no response.

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Arend-Jan van Hilten (ID: 000000ceb0b0101f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/14/2021 Does not work anymore, before it worked perfectly, but it doesn't show the panel anymore when you click on it.

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Natalia Walking (ID: 00000046fcd87fca) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/28/2021 Does not work

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Internet Videos (ID: 000000a174db2ef9) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/23/2021 I loved it when it worked, but now I cant connect even with the auth key set. The extension does nothing when I click on it.

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RJ 7 (ID: 000000c6bc31686c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2020 only one problem,brightness not working,first want connect download in phone app ''Service browser'' and easy find your ID address