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Hello Govee Team,

I would like to request the addition of group API functionality. As an Audio Visual Engineer (AVL) volunteering for non-profit organizations, I developed a Python script that uses the current Govee API to control about 40 recessed Govee lights. My goal was to integrate automation with LightKey Mac OS Stage Lighting software to dim hall lights before activating stage lights for a music scene.

However, due to the API rate limit, I had to implement a 10-second delay between each command, resulting in a total dimming time of nearly 10 minutes. Frustrated by the delay, I ended up using the Alexa App to simply say, "Alexa, dim the hall lights to 30," which instantly dimmed all 40 lights.

The ability to control groups of lights with a single API call would be a game changer for the AVL community, which supports thousands of non-profit organizations and live concert venues worldwide using LightKey software. It would not only improve operational efficiency but also reduce the load on Govee servers by minimizing the number of API calls. I believe many professionals in our community would prefer Govee lights over the competition if this capability were available.

Thank you for your support and dedication to the Govee community. I hope you consider adding group API functionality soon.

Best regards,
AVL Engineers