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home-assistant-smart-home-control

Manage smart-home devices via Home Assistant or OpenHue CLI.

1|Updated Jun 23, 2026
Search Tags:#smart home#home automation#home assistant#philips hue#alexa
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whichguy/hermes-skills-marketplace --skill home-assistant-smart-home-control
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Skill: home-assistant-smart-home-control
Source: https://github.com/whichguy/hermes-skills-marketplace/tree/main/skills/home-assistant-smart-home-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whichguy/hermes-skills-marketplace --skill home-assistant-smart-home-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables control and troubleshooting of smart-home devices, including Alexa-connected devices and Philips Hue lights, through Home Assistant or directly via OpenHue CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Home Assistant Integration: Manage smart-home devices connected to Home Assistant, such as lights, switches, sensors, thermostats, and media players.
  • Direct Philips Hue Control: Control Philips Hue lights directly via OpenHue CLI without the need for Home Assistant.
  • Use Case: Automate your smart home by turning on lights, adjusting temperatures, or setting scenes with simple voice commands.

Quick Start

Enable the home-assistant-smart-home-control skill and provide your Home Assistant URL and access token.

Frequently Asked Questions about home-assistant-smart-home-control

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I control my Philips Hue lights without Home Assistant?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights directly via the OpenHue CLI. This allows you to manage light states and scenes without needing a Home Assistant server or its access token.

What do I need to connect and manage smart home devices through Home Assistant?▼

To manage devices via Home Assistant, you need your Home Assistant URL and an access token. This authenticates your connection to query states and call services for lights, sensors, and thermostats.

Can I use voice commands to trigger Home Assistant scenes and automations?▼

Yes, you can automate your smart home by triggering Home Assistant scenes and running automations. This enables you to turn on lights or adjust temperatures through simple voice commands.

Does this smart home control approach work with Alexa-connected devices?▼

Yes, this skill enables control and troubleshooting of Alexa-connected devices. It routes commands through Home Assistant to manage your smart home ecosystem seamlessly.

How do I query the current state of my smart home devices?▼

You can query the current state of your smart home devices by using Home Assistant. This allows you to check the status of lights, switches, sensors, and media players connected to your network.

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