| name | openhue |
| description | Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI. Turn on/off, adjust brightness, set colors, and activate scenes.
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| license | Sustainable Use License 1.0 |
| metadata | {"domain":"productivity","tags":"philips-hue, iot, smart-lighting, smart-home, cli","author":"Blakeshannon <blake@blakeshannon.com>","lastUpdated":"12026-02-18","provenance":"ported"} |
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
openhue get room
openhue get scene
Control Lights
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red
openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500"
Control Rooms
openhue set room "Bedroom" --off
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30
Scenes
openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom"
openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"
Quick Presets
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450
openhue set room "Office" --on --brightness 100 --temperature 250
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)