openhue

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

539|39|Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill openhue-tommy-yw
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Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tommy-yw/RunbookHermes --skill openhue-tommy-yw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the control of Philips Hue lights, rooms, and scenes, providing a simple way to manage your smart home lighting system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Light Control: Turn lights on/off, adjust brightness, color, and color temperature.
  • Scene Activation: Activate predefined scenes for various settings like "Relax" or "Movie Mode".
  • Room Management: Control specific rooms, zones, or individual bulbs.
  • Use Case: Automatically set your bedroom to a calming light scene with the command "Set bedroom scene to Relax".

Quick Start

Control your living room lights with the command "Turn on living room lights with warm white".

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 lighting control for my smart home?

Automating Philips Hue lighting control is achieved by using the OpenHue CLI to manage on/off states, brightness, color, and temperature adjustments for your smart home system.

Can I activate predefined Hue scenes automatically for specific rooms?

Activating predefined Hue scenes for specific rooms is fully supported, allowing you to trigger settings like Relax or Movie Mode for individual bulbs, rooms, or zones.

Does this approach require a specific bridge or hub for Philips Hue automation?

Philips Hue automation via this method requires the OpenHue CLI to interface with your existing lighting system, controlling lights, rooms, and scenes without additional bridge dependencies.

What is the best way to adjust color temperature on smart lights via command line?

Adjusting color temperature on smart lights is handled by sending commands through the OpenHue CLI, enabling precise control over warm white and color settings for your Philips Hue bulbs.

How do I set up room management for Philips Hue lights?

Room management for Philips Hue lights involves directing the OpenHue CLI to target specific zones, rooms, or individual bulbs, applying uniform settings like brightness and color across the grouped devices.