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openhue

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

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Search Tags:#automation#cli#smart home#iot#hue#lights
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill openhue-nousresearch
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill openhue-nousresearch

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to control your Philips Hue smart lights and scenes directly from the terminal, automating your home lighting without needing a separate app.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn individual lights or entire rooms on/off.
  • Brightness & Color Adjustment: Set specific brightness levels, colors, and color temperatures for your lights.
  • Scene Activation: Activate pre-defined scenes like "movie mode" or "relax" for specific rooms.
  • Use Case: "Turn off all the lights in the house" or "Set the living room lights to a warm, dim setting for movie night."

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn off the living room lights.

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?▼

Control Philips Hue lights from the terminal using the openhue-cli executable to programmatically turn lights on/off, adjust brightness and color, and activate pre-defined smart home scenes.

Can I automate Philips Hue smart home scenes using a CLI tool?▼

Automate Philips Hue smart home scenes using a CLI tool to programmatically activate pre-defined lighting configurations like movie mode or relax for specific rooms.

Do I need local network access to adjust Hue brightness and color via command line?▼

Adjusting Hue brightness and color via command line requires local network access to the Hue Bridge and the openhue-cli executable installed in your environment.

What is the best way to turn off all lights in a room for smart home automation?▼

Turning off all lights in a room for smart home automation is best achieved using a CLI tool like openhue-cli, which programmatically controls entire rooms without needing a separate app.

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