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

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#smart home#iot#hue#lights
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest --skill openhue-hochoa13
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hochoa13/Asistente-Harlest --skill openhue-hochoa13

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to control Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes, enabling easy automation and management of your smart lighting system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.
  • Room Control: Manage all lights within a specific room simultaneously.
  • Scene Activation: Activate pre-defined lighting scenes like "movie mode" or "relax".
  • Use Case: "Dim the living room lights to 30% and set them to a warm white for a relaxing evening."

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn off all lights in the bedroom.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Philips Hue lights via the command line?▼

To control Philips Hue lights via CLI, you need local network access to the Hue Bridge and the openhue-cli executable installed. The CLI then communicates directly with the bridge over your network to send lighting commands.

Can I activate predefined lighting scenes like movie mode from the terminal?▼

Yes, you can trigger predefined scenes like movie mode or relax from the terminal. The CLI sends scene activation commands to the Hue Bridge, instantly applying the associated lighting states to the targeted rooms.

How do I adjust brightness and color for all lights in a specific Hue room?▼

You can adjust brightness and color for an entire Hue room simultaneously by using the CLI's room control capabilities. This targets all lights within the specified room to apply uniform brightness and color changes.

Does controlling Philips Hue lights through a CLI require local network access?▼

Yes, controlling Philips Hue lights through this CLI requires local network access to the Hue Bridge. The openhue-cli executable must communicate directly with the bridge hardware on your local network.

What are the limitations of using a CLI to manage smart lighting systems?▼

A limitation of using a CLI for smart lighting is that it requires the openhue-cli executable installed and local network access to the Hue Bridge. It lacks a graphical interface, relying entirely on text commands for light management.

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