Google launches early access MCP server for Google Home to let AI agents control smart devices
Early access begins today for Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers in the U.S., enabling AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to manage devices via natural language.
1 source · cross-referenced
- Google is rolling out early access to a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Google Home ecosystem, enabling AI agents that support MCP to control connected devices and access event history.
- Users must configure a Google Cloud project and grant permissions via their chosen AI agent to enable the integration.
- The feature is available starting today to Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers in the U.S. at $20 per month.
- Supported devices include Google Nest doorbells, thermostats, and Matter-compatible devices like light bulbs.
Google announced early access to a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Google Home ecosystem, enabling AI agents that support MCP—such as Claude, Hermes, OpenClaw, ChatGPT, and Google Antigravity—to securely interact with smart home devices and access event history.
To set up the integration, users must create a Google Cloud project and configure it to use Home MCP, then provide the MCP configuration details to their preferred AI agent. The agent guides users through signing in and granting permissions, with setup instructions available via the Google Home Developer Center.
The system supports any device within the Google Home ecosystem, including Google Nest doorbells and thermostats, as well as Matter-compatible devices like light bulbs.
Access to the MCP server is initially available to subscribers of Google Home Premium Advanced in the U.S., a $20-per-month tier that includes features such as longer event-based video history, descriptive notifications, detailed alerts, and tools to search video history and generate daily summaries.
Google did not specify whether or when the MCP server would expand to other subscription tiers or international markets.
The company is soliciting feedback from early adopters through its Smart Home for Developers Community during the rollout period.
- Oct 14, 2026 · TechCrunch — AI
Science Corporation implants vision-restoring PRIMA chip in first Stargardt disease patient
Trust78 - Oct 13, 2026 · TechCrunch — AI
Flox Intelligence raises $5M and launches edge AI devices to deter wildlife from critical infrastructure
Trust79 - Oct 13, 2026 · Hugging Face
Hugging Face releases LFM2.5-24B-A2B, a 24B-parameter reasoning agent with 2B active parameters for on-device use
Trust79