Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
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Google is launching early access to an MCP system (Model Context Protocol, the standard connecting AI models to tools) for Google Home.
It allows AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to control smart home devices, review camera summaries, and access activity history using natural language. Users configure the connection through Google Cloud and grant their AI agent permission to control the devices. The system supports all devices in the Google Home ecosystem, including Nest doorbells and thermostats. Early access is rolling out first to paid Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers ($20/month) in the US.
On Tuesday, Google rolled out early access to its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Google Home ecosystem, which will allow any AI agent that supports MCP — like Claude, Hermes, OpenClaw, ChatGPT, and Google Antigravity — to securely work with their smart home devices and access their event history.
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