If you’re a fan of smart lighting systems, you’ve probably come across Philips Hue. And if you’re using Alexa, you’re in luck – you can easily control your Hue lights with just your voice. Below, we’ll explore some ultimate Alexa voice commands for Hue to try out. These commands range from basic controls to more complex routines. Each of these commands will allow you to experience the full potential of your Hue lighting system without lifting a finger.
#1 Basic Controls
“Alexa, turn on the living room lights.”
“Alexa, turn off the bedroom lights.”
“Alexa, dim the kitchen lights.”
“Alexa, set the office lights to 75%.”
“Alexa, change the bathroom lights to blue.”
#2 Scene Selection
“Alexa, turn on TV time.”
“Alexa, activate reading mode.”
“Alexa, set the mood to relaxation.”
“Alexa, turn on waking up.”
“Alexa, start movie night.”
#3 Grouping and Zones
“Alexa, turn off all lights.”
“Alexa, set the living room to 50%.”
“Alexa, turn off the upstairs lights.”
“Alexa, set the kitchen lights to cool white.”
“Alexa, turn on the downstairs hallway.”
#4 Routines
“Alexa, activate good morning.”
“Alexa, start bedtime routine.”
“Alexa, begin dinner time.”
“Alexa, let’s party!”
“Alexa, it’s time to wake up.”
#5 Color Changes
“Alexa, change the living room to red.”
“Alexa, set the bedroom to purple.”
“Alexa, turn the basement orange.”
“Alexa, make the den green.”
“Alexa, set the patio to sunset.”
#6 Brightness Adjustments
“Alexa, make the lights brighter.”
“Alexa, dim the lights 20%”
“Alexa, set the brightness of the office to 75%”
“Alexa, lower the brightness of the bedroom.”
“Alexa, turn the lights up in the living room.”
#7 Voice Control
“Alexa, turn on the lights.”
“Alexa, turn off all Hue lights.”
“Alexa, set the Hue lights to 50% brightness.”
“Alexa, change the color of the lights to blue.”
“Alexa, turn on the lights in the kitchen.”
#8 Schedules and Timers
“Alexa, turn on the lights at 6 am.”
“Alexa, turn off the lights in 10 minutes.”
“Alexa, set the living room lights to turn off at 11 pm.”
“Alexa, turn on the lights at sunset.”
“Alexa, turn off the lights when I leave home.”