Open-Hue Alternatives

Open-Hue is described as 'Open-source project that provides a comprehensive OpenAPI specification for the Philips Hue REST API, known as CLIP (Connected Lighting Interface Protocol) API. This specification serves as a bridge between developers and Philips Hue smart lighting systems' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Open-Hue for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Android apps. The best Open-Hue alternative is We Love Lights. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Home App or Philips Hue. Other great apps like Open-Hue are HomeLights, Lights Switch, LSwitch for LIFX and HUEston.

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  1. The app integrates seamlessly into the menu bar (or can stay in the Dock), from where you can easily manage and control all your lights and other devices. New rooms, zones, lights, smart plugs, motion sensors, switches and status items can be added, renamed, rearranged...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Home App icon
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    HomeApp is a small and easy to use smart home app with a simple framework. The goal of this application is to make remote execution of predefined features as easy and user-friendly as possible to help you get started with smart home technology.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Philips Hue icon
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    Philips Hue offers a wide range of smart light bulbs, lamps, fixtures and accessories. Whether it’s for your living room, your kitchen, your bathroom or your back-yard, Philips Hue has the perfect light.

    13 Philips Hue alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single bulb or an entire room, achieve the perfect ambiance effortlessly. Also, since it can be tedious to find the right room in a list, HomeLights comes with a...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Control Philips Hue, LIFX and WeMo devices right from your Mac's menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Control your LIFX devices from your Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. HUEston icon
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    A small GUI for accessing Philips HUE Lamps under any Windows environment.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Hue Sync icon
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    Use the Hue Sync desktop app to sync Hue smart lights to anything on your computer, whether you’re gaming, playing music, or watching a movie.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Brilliance brings the outside world into your home through Philips Hue lights. Set your location, choose what kind of lighting you want: sunlight, weather-based, urban lighting, northern lights, and more, set a schedule to turn the lights on and off, then sit back and enjoy your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. diyHue icon
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    diyHue brings together multiple Smarthome Solutions into one Ecosystem. One of the features: Emulate your own, stand-alone or 2nd... Hue Bridge, use it without cloud and without known limitations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. LIFX icon
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    Change colors, whites and brightness from the palm of your hand. The LIFX app is packed full of features like:

    18 LIFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  12. Corluma icon
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    Smart Lights Made Simple. Corluma unlocks new features for lights and allows you to control them all at once.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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