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openhue

Control Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes via OpenHue CLI.

19|4|Updated Apr 22, 2026
Search Tags:#smart home#philips hue#lighting control#hue bridge#iot automation#terminal cli#hue scenes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carterwayneskhizeine/hermes-agent-windows-R --skill openhue-carterwayneskhizeine
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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/carterwayneskhizeine/hermes-agent-windows-R/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carterwayneskhizeine/hermes-agent-windows-R --skill openhue-carterwayneskhizeine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenHue removes the need to manually operate Philips Hue lights and scenes by giving you a single terminal interface to reliably control your smart lighting setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light control: Turn lights on/off and set brightness, color temperature, and color (including RGB) by light name.
  • Room control: Apply on/off and brightness changes across an entire room.
  • Scene control: Trigger pre-defined Hue scenes, optionally scoped to a room.
  • Use case: Set a “movie mode” in the living room before guests arrive, or run scheduled “bedtime dim” and “wake-up bright” automations from the terminal.

Quick Start

Run the command: openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Philips Hue lights from the terminal?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from the terminal by using the OpenHue CLI to pair with your Hue Bridge and execute commands for on/off, brightness, color temperature, and RGB color adjustments.

Can I trigger pre-defined Hue scenes for a specific room via command line?▼

Yes, you can trigger pre-defined Hue scenes via the command line by using the CLI to apply specific scene parameters, optionally scoped to a single targeted room.

What do I need to set up terminal-based smart home lighting control?▼

To set up terminal-based smart home lighting control, you need the OpenHue CLI executable and a network connection to pair with the Philips Hue Bridge.

How do I apply brightness and color temperature changes across an entire room?▼

You apply brightness and color temperature changes across an entire room by running a single terminal command targeting the room name with your desired parameter values.

Does this approach support scheduled lighting routines and IoT automation?▼

Yes, this approach supports scheduled lighting routines and IoT automation by allowing you to script terminal commands for specific devices, rooms, or zones.

What is the best way to run a bedtime dim automation for Hue lights?▼

The best way to run a bedtime dim automation is to schedule a terminal command that sets the target room's brightness to a low percentage and adjusts the color temperature.

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