What problem does it solve?
Manually controlling Philips Hue smart lighting through the official app or individual switches is tedious, especially when managing multiple rooms, adjusting settings for specific use cases, or setting up automated routines. This Skill eliminates that friction by letting you control all Hue devices directly via simple command-line instructions.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Full Lighting Control: Turn individual lights or entire rooms on/off, adjust brightness, set color temperature (warm to cool), and change colors for compatible bulbs.
- Scene Management: Instantly activate pre-configured Hue scenes like "Relax", "Concentrate", or "Movie mode" for any room.
- Use Case: Use it to automate your bedtime routine by dimming bedroom lights to 20% brightness with warm white, or set up a focused work environment with bright, cool office lighting.
Quick Start
Use the openhue skill to turn off all lights in the Living Room and set the Bedroom to 30% brightness with warm white color temperature.