Google Home now lets you give the keys to your smart home to any AI agent you please

Google Home is now allowing users to give control of their smart home to any AI agent they choose. This is made possible through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard that enables AI models and chatbots to communicate with and fetch data from apps or services. According to Android Authority, the MCP connector for Google Home will soon be available in early access to Google Home Premium Advanced in the US.

The new integration, as reported by The Verge, will let third-party AI agents such as Claude, Open Claw, Google Antigravity, and Hermes control and monitor smart home devices and access event history. Users will be able to use natural language instructions to review camera summaries, monitor smart home activity, control connected devices, and build custom smart home dashboards, as stated by TechCrunch.

To set up the connection, users will need to create a Google Cloud project, configure it to use Home MCP, and provide the MCP configuration details to their chosen agent. The agent will then ask for sign-in and grant permissions. According to TechCrunch, the system will support any device in the Google Home ecosystem, including Google Nest doorbells and thermostats, and “Works with Google Home” or Matter devices.

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