openhue

Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the openhue CLI.

Updated Sep 1, 2021
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell --skill openhue-unclehowell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell/tree/main/skills/smart-home/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unclehowell/unclehowell --skill openhue-unclehowell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a concise CLI workflow to control Philips Hue lights and scenes, removing the need to navigate mobile apps for routine lighting changes and enabling automation from scripts or scheduled tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct Light Control: Turn individual bulbs on or off, adjust brightness, set color or color temperature.
  • Room and Scene Management: Activate scenes or control entire rooms and zones for modes like movie, bedtime, or work.
  • Automation Ready: Designed for integration with cron jobs and automation scripts to schedule presets or respond to events.
  • Use Case: Automate dimming bedroom lights at night, set a bright cool scene for focused work, or switch a living room to a movie scene before playback.

Quick Start

Use the openhue CLI to set the Living Room scene to Movie Mode and dim its lights to 10%.

Frequently Asked Questions about openhue

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

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How do I control Philips Hue lights from the terminal?

You can control Philips Hue lights from the terminal by using the openhue CLI to send on/off, brightness, color, and scene change commands directly to a local Hue Bridge for individual bulbs, rooms, and zones.

Can I automate Philips Hue scenes using a command line interface?

Yes, you can automate Philips Hue scenes using a command line interface by integrating the openhue CLI with cron jobs and automation scripts to schedule lighting presets or trigger scene changes based on specific events.

Do I need a Hue Bridge to control lights via CLI?

Yes, you need a local Hue Bridge to operate the CLI, requiring both devices on the same local network and initial physical button authorization on the bridge to grant the openhue CLI access.

What's the best way to script smart home lighting schedules for Hue bulbs?

The best way to script smart home lighting schedules for Hue bulbs is using a CLI designed for automation, allowing you to dim bedroom lights at night or activate work scenes through scheduled terminal commands.

Can I adjust brightness and color temperature for Philips Hue rooms from a script?

Yes, you can adjust brightness and color temperature for entire Philips Hue rooms and zones from a script by executing openhue CLI commands to set specific lighting parameters without navigating a mobile app.

Why use a CLI for Philips Hue automation instead of the mobile app?

Using a CLI for Philips Hue automation removes the need to navigate mobile apps for routine changes, providing a concise workflow to control lights and enabling direct integration with scripts and scheduled tasks.