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)