OpenHue CLI Use openhue to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge. When to Use ✅ USE this skill when: "Turn on/off the lights" "Dim the living room lights" "Set a scene" or "movie mode" Controlling specific Hue rooms or zones Adjusting brightness, color, or color temperature When NOT to Use ❌ DON'T use this skill when: Non-Hue smart devices (other brands) → not supported HomeKit scenes or Shortcuts → use Apple's ecosystem TV or entertainment system control Thermostat or HVAC Smart plugs (unless Hue smart plugs) Common Commands List Resources openhue get light

List all lights

openhue get room

List all rooms

openhue get scene

List all scenes

Control Lights

Turn on/off

openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --off

Brightness (0-100)

openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --brightness 50

Color temperature (warm to cool: 153-500 mirek)

openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --temperature 300

Color (by name or hex)

openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --color red openhue set light "Bedroom Lamp" --on --rgb "#FF5500" Control Rooms

Turn off entire room

openhue set room "Bedroom" --off

Set room brightness

openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30 Scenes

Activate scene

openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom" openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office" Quick Presets

Bedtime (dim warm)

openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 20 --temperature 450

Work mode (bright cool)

openhue set room "Office" --on --brightness 100 --temperature 250

Movie mode (dim)

openhue set room "Living Room" --on --brightness 10 Notes Bridge must be on local network First run requires button press on Hue bridge to pair Colors only work on color-capable bulbs (not white-only)