wiz-light-control_skill

Overview

This skill controls Wiz smart bulbs on a local WiFi network. It provides on/off, RGB color setting, and a disco mode with duration control. Use it from a Python environment to send direct commands to bulbs by IP.

How this skill works

The script sends local network commands to a Wiz bulb at the specified IP address to change power state, set RGB values, or run a disco sequence. It requires a Python virtual environment and the dependencies listed in requirements.txt. The agent or user supplies the bulb IP, action, and any action-specific parameters (RGB or duration) when invoking the script.

When to use it

• You want direct, low-latency control of Wiz bulbs on the same LAN.
• Automating color scenes or timed effects (disco) for events or notifications.
• Turning lights on/off or setting specific RGB colors from scripts or automation rules.
• Testing or integrating simple local control into larger home automation flows.

Best practices

• Always discover and verify the bulb’s local IP before running commands; do not use placeholder addresses.
• Run the initial environment setup to create a venv and install dependencies before first use.
• Use small RGB values when testing to avoid unexpected brightness; validate colors incrementally.
• For disco mode, specify a reasonable duration to avoid leaving effects running indefinitely.
• Run commands from a device on the same subnet as the bulb to ensure connectivity.

Example use cases

• Turn a bedroom bulb off at night from a local control script.
• Set a living-room light to a warm red for movie mode using --action color and RGB values.
• Run a 30–60 second disco mode for a party or notification event.
• Automated testing of bulb response time and color accuracy on the local network.