hue-topia ☆

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Description:
Manual control over Philips Hue bulbs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: smart-home philips-hue lighting automation macos local-control

Install: brew install --cask hue-topia

About:
Hue-topia is a macOS application that provides direct, manual control over Philips Hue smart lighting systems without relying on cloud services or the official Hue app. It allows users to manage individual bulbs, groups, and scenes directly on their local network. Its main value is offering granular, offline control and customization options for power users and those seeking privacy.

Key Features:

Local network control without cloud dependency
Manual and granular control of individual bulbs and groups
Create and manage custom lighting scenes
Schedule lighting changes and routines
Direct access to bulb color, brightness, and state

Use Cases:

Creating complex, custom lighting scenes not supported by the official app
Controlling Hue lights in an offline or privacy-focused home network setup

Alternatives:

Hue Official App – Official app with cloud features and routines, but less granular manual control and requires internet for setup.
homebridge-hue – Plugin for Homebridge to integrate Hue into Apple HomeKit ecosystem, more for automation than direct manual control.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	4.0.3	0	VERSION_BUMP	595d35d7