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openhue

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

Updated Jan 20, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#smart home#philips hue#openhue#lighting control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill openhue-team-hireal
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat/tree/main/openclaw/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill openhue-team-hireal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the control of Philips Hue lights and scenes by leveraging the OpenHue Command Line Interface, allowing for programmatic and automated lighting adjustments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover Bridges: Automatically find available Hue bridges on your network.
  • Setup Configuration: Guide users through the pairing process with the Hue Bridge.
  • Light Control: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, and set specific colors.
  • Scene Management: Activate pre-defined lighting scenes.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want to set a "movie night" scene in your living room. You can use this Skill to activate the corresponding Hue scene with a simple command.

Quick Start

Use the openhue skill to turn on the light named 'Living Room Lamp'.

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 command line?▼

You can control Philips Hue lights from the command line by using the OpenHue CLI tool to directly manipulate light states, including turning lights on or off, adjusting brightness, and setting specific colors.

What do I need to set up before automating Philips Hue lighting control?▼

Before automating Philips Hue lighting control, you need the 'openhue-cli' binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH, followed by discovering your Hue bridge and completing the guided pairing process.

Can I activate pre-defined lighting scenes for Philips Hue via CLI?▼

Yes, you can activate pre-defined lighting scenes for Philips Hue via CLI by using the OpenHue tool to trigger scene management commands, which allows you to instantly set configurations like a movie night scene.

How does bridge discovery work for smart home lighting automation?▼

Bridge discovery for smart home lighting automation works by automatically searching your network for available Hue bridges, enabling a guided setup process to establish the connection required for programmatic light manipulation.

Why does my openhue CLI command fail to adjust light brightness?▼

Your openhue CLI command may fail to adjust light brightness if the 'openhue-cli' binary is not installed correctly or is missing from your system's PATH, preventing the execution of lighting control instructions.

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