- name
- philips-hue
- description
- Control Philips Hue lights, create scenes, and manage lighting schedules
- category
- smarthome
Philips Hue Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with Philips Hue for controlling smart lights, creating custom scenes, setting schedules, and syncing lights with entertainment.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/philips-hue/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/philips-hue ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set HUE_EMAIL " [email protected] "Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- Control individual lights and groups
- Create and manage scenes
- Set schedules and timers
- Configure entertainment areas
- Manage Hue Bridge settings
Usage Examples
Example 1: Light Control
User: "Set the living room lights to warm white at 70%"
Claude: I'll adjust the living room Hue lights to warm white at 70% brightness.Example 2: Scene Activation
User: "Activate the Relax scene"
Claude: I'll activate the Relax scene across your Hue lights.Example 3: Schedule Creation
User: "Schedule bedroom lights to dim at 10pm"
Claude: I'll create a schedule to dim the bedroom lights at 10pm nightly.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to meethue.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Sign In" button
- Enter Philips Hue account credentials
- Handle 2FA if enabled
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via email
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Bridge Offline: Report bridge connectivity
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document Hue app/web changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new bulb types and features
- Monitor sync and entertainment updates
Notes
- Requires Philips Hue Bridge
- Entertainment sync for movies/games
- Third-party integration support
- Accessories like motion sensors available