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

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#smart home#home automation#philips hue#openhue#lighting control#scene activation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cyandex/ErnOS --skill openhue-cyandex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openhue
Source: https://github.com/Cyandex/ErnOS/tree/main/skills/openhue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cyandex/ErnOS --skill openhue-cyandex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Philips Hue lighting through manual app interactions breaks automation workflows; this Skill lets you control lights, rooms, and scenes directly through the OpenHue command-line interface. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Light Control: Turn individual lights on or off and adjust brightness, color temperature, and RGB color by name or hex value. - Room & Zone Management: Control entire rooms at once, such as dimming a whole bedroom or turning off an office. - Scene Activation: Trigger saved Hue scenes like "Relax" or "Concentrate" in specific rooms. - Use Case: Say "set movie mode" and the Skill dims the living room to 10% brightness, or say "bedtime" to set the bedroom to warm 20% brightness. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to turn on the living room lights at 50 percent brightness using the openhue CLI.

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?▼

Use the openhue CLI to control Hue lights from the terminal. Run commands like "openhue set light \"Bedroom Lamp\" --on --brightness 50" to toggle power, brightness, color temperature, or RGB color on any light registered with your Hue Bridge.

How do I activate a Philips Hue scene with openhue?▼

Activate a Hue scene by running "openhue set scene \"Scene Name\" --room \"Room Name\"". List available scenes first with "openhue get scene" to find exact names, then target the room where the scene should apply.

Does openhue work with non-Hue smart home devices?▼

No, openhue only supports Philips Hue devices connected through a Hue Bridge. It cannot control other smart brands, HomeKit scenes, thermostats, TVs, or non-Hue smart plugs.

Why does openhue fail on first run?▼

The first run requires pairing with the Hue Bridge by physically pressing the button on the bridge. The bridge must also be reachable on the local network, so verify network connectivity before retrying.

Can I set colors on any Hue bulb with openhue?▼

Color commands only work on color-capable Hue bulbs. White-only bulbs support brightness and, on some models, color temperature, but will not respond to RGB or named color commands.

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