Google Opens Home MCP Server to Let AI Agents Control Smart-Home Devices
Summary
Google opens early access to its Home MCP server, allowing compatible AI agents to control Nest, Matter and Works with Google Home devices and review event history, initially for U.S. Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers paying $20 monthly.
Key Points
- Google rolls out early access to a Google Home Model Context Protocol server, letting MCP-compatible AI agents control smart-home devices and access event history.
- The rollout begins for U.S. Google Home Premium Advanced subscribers, who pay $20 per month; Google does not say when it will reach other tiers or markets.
- Users must create a Google Cloud project, configure Home MCP, give its configuration to an agent, and sign in to grant permissions; supported hardware includes Nest devices and Works with Google Home or Matter products.