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---
name: openhue
description: "Control Philips Hue lights and scenes via the OpenHue CLI."
homepage: https://www.openhue.io/cli
metadata:
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            {
              "id": "brew",
              "kind": "brew",
              "formula": "openhue/cli/openhue-cli",
              "bins": ["openhue"],
              "label": "Install OpenHue CLI (brew)",
            },
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      },
  }
---

# OpenHue CLI

Use `openhue` to control Philips Hue lights and scenes via a Hue Bridge.

## When to Use

Use 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

Do not use 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

```bash
openhue get light       # List all lights
openhue get room        # List all rooms
openhue get scene       # List all scenes
```

### Control Lights

```bash
# 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

```bash
# Turn off entire room
openhue set room "Bedroom" --off

# Set room brightness
openhue set room "Bedroom" --on --brightness 30
```

### Scenes

```bash
# Activate scene
openhue set scene "Relax" --room "Bedroom"
openhue set scene "Concentrate" --room "Office"
```

## Quick Presets

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