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
bash
openhue get light # List all lights openhue get room # List all rooms openhue get scene # List all scenes
Control Lights
bash
# 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
bash
# Turn off entire room openhue set room "Bedroom" --off # Set room brightness openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30
Scenes
bash
# Activate scene openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom" openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"
Quick Presets
bash
# 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)