openhue

openhue

OpenHue CLI

Use openhue to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge.

When to Use

✅ USE this skill when:

• "Turn on/off the lights"

• "Dim the living room lights"

• "Set a scene" or "movie mode"

• Controlling specific Hue rooms or zones

• Adjusting brightness, color, or color temperature

When NOT to Use

❌ DON'T use this skill when:

• Non-Hue smart devices (other brands) → not supported

• HomeKit scenes or Shortcuts → use Apple's ecosystem

• TV or entertainment system control

• Thermostat or HVAC

• Smart plugs (unless Hue smart plugs)

Common Commands

List Resources

openhue get light       # List all lights
openhue get room        # List all rooms
openhue get scene       # List all scenes

Control Lights

# Turn on/off
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off

# Brightness (0-100)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50

# Color temperature (warm to cool: 153-500 mirek)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300

# Color (by name or hex)
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500"

Control Rooms

# Turn off entire room
openhue set room "Bedroom" --off

# Set room brightness
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30

Scenes

# Activate scene
openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom"
openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"

Quick Presets

# Bedtime (dim warm)
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450

# Work mode (bright cool)
openhue set room "Office" --on --brightness 100 --temperature 250

# Movie mode (dim)
openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 10

Notes

• Bridge must be on local network

• First run requires button press on Hue bridge to pair

• Colors only work on color-capable bulbs (not white-only)

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