openhue

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line using the OpenHue CLI to manage individual bulbs, rooms, and zones with simple terminal commands. It enables scriptable lighting control without requiring the Hue app.

Yes, you can automate Hue lighting scenes using the OpenHue CLI. It allows you to activate predefined scenes, adjust brightness and color temperature, and script lighting workflows across rooms directly from the terminal.

Yes, managing Hue lights via the terminal requires a local network connection to the Hue Bridge. You also need a working OpenHue CLI installation, which can be installed via brew, to communicate with the bridge.

The best way to script home automation for Hue lights without the mobile app is using a CLI tool like OpenHue. It interfaces directly with a local Hue Bridge to provide scripted or ad-hoc control over lights and scenes.

You can discover Hue rooms and scenes from the terminal using the OpenHue CLI. It provides commands to query and list available lights, rooms, and scenes directly from your local Hue Bridge for use in automation scripts.

Yes, you can adjust brightness and color temperature of Hue lights using terminal commands. The OpenHue CLI allows you to modify these settings for individual bulbs or rooms to craft custom lighting scenes programmatically.