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Philips Hue API v2

Smart Home Free key (no card)

AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitNo published fixed limit for local use; keep requests modest since the bridge throttles aggressively

Documentation: developers.meethue.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026

About

Philips Hue's current v2 API controls lights, rooms, zones, scenes, and sensors through your Hue Bridge. Local access just needs a hue-application-key you create by pressing the physical button on the bridge. A free developer account also unlocks the remote API for off-network control.

Details

Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.

Auth: Free key (no card)

Rate limit: No published fixed limit for local use; keep requests modest since the bridge throttles aggressively

Verified: 2026-09-13

Best for: smart-home lighting automation

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Setup

  1. Set up your Philips Hue Bridge and lights on your home network.
  2. Find your bridge IP via discovery.meethue.com.
  3. Press the button on the bridge, then request a username within 30 seconds.
  4. Use the hue-application-key header for CLIP v2 API calls.
  5. Register a free developer account if you need the remote (cloud) API.
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