Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google has begun offering early access to a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Google Home platform, allowing AI agents that implement MCP to work directly with users' smart home setups. According to the report, agents such as Claude, ChatGPT, Hermes, OpenClaw and Google Antigravity will be able to perform tasks like controlling devices, pulling up camera summaries and querying a home's event history through conversational commands. The aim is to let people use natural language to manage routine smart-home activities and construct personalized dashboards.

To enable the connection, users must create and configure a Google Cloud project to use Home MCP, then share those MCP configuration details with their chosen AI agent. The agent takes over the rest of the setup flow, prompting the user to sign in and grant the necessary permissions. Google plans to publish a setup guide in the Google Home Developer Center to assist users during the process.

The MCP integration is designed to work with the full range of Google Home-compatible equipment, from Google Nest doorbells and thermostats to devices that carry the 'Works with Google Home' designation or use the Matter standard. Google already uses MCP across other offerings such as Google Cloud services, developer tools and Google Workspace; extending it to Google Home is positioned as a consumer-facing move to support experimentation with AI agents for everyday tasks.

Access to the Google Home MCP will begin rolling out immediately to U.S. subscribers of Google Home Premium Advanced, the platform's $20-per-month tier that includes expanded video history and enhanced alerts. Google declined to say whether MCP access will be extended to other subscription levels or regions. During the early access period, the company is requesting feedback from participants via its Smart Home for Developers Community.