Introduction:
Cortana, the virtual assistant developed by Microsoft, can now control your Philips Hue lights using voice commands. With this integration, you can easily turn on/off your lights, change the color, and adjust their brightness without having to leave your couch or get up from your bed. Below are some voice command examples you can use to control your Philips Hue lights with Cortana.
Voice Command Examples:
#1 Basic Commands
To turn on the lights, say “Turn on the lights.”
To turn off the lights, say “Turn off the lights.”
To dim the lights, say “Dim the lights.”
To brighten the lights, say “Brighten the lights.”
#2 Color Commands
To change the color to red, say “Change the lights to red.”
To change the color to blue, say “Change the lights to blue.”
To change the color to green, say “Change the lights to green.”
To change the color to yellow, say “Change the lights to yellow.”
#3 Group Commands
To turn on a group of lights, say “Turn on [group name].”
To turn off a group of lights, say “Turn off [group name].”
To dim a group of lights, say “Dim [group name].”
To brighten a group of lights, say “Brighten [group name].”
#4 Scene Commands
To activate a scene, say “Activate [scene name].”
To set a scene, say “Set [scene name] scene.”
To create a scene, say “Create [scene name] scene.”
#5 Routines Commands
To execute a routine, say “Execute [routine name].”
To set a routine, say “Set [routine name].”
To create a routine, say “Create [routine name].”
#6 Time Commands
To turn on the lights at a specific time, say “Turn on the lights at [time].”
To turn off the lights at a specific time, say “Turn off the lights at [time].”
To dim the lights at a specific time, say “Dim the lights at [time].”
To brighten the lights at a specific time, say “Brighten the lights at [time].”
#7 Temperature Commands
To change the color temperature, say “Change the temperature to [value].”
To warm up the lights, say “Warm up the lights.”
To cool down the lights, say “Cool down the lights.”
#8 Brightness Commands
To set the brightness to a specific value, say “Set the brightness to [value].”
To decrease brightness levels, say “Decrease the brightness.”
To increase brightness levels, say “Increase the brightness.”