Claude, ChatGPT or other agents can now control Google Home devices in natural language, first in the United States and for subscribers in the most expensive tier.
Google has put into service, from September 16, a Model Context Protocol server for Google Home. The protocol allows external agents — Claude, ChatGPT, Hermes or OpenClaw are cited — to access connected home devices and control them in natural language, without going through the home application.
The scope covers all Google Home equipment: Nest doorbells and thermostats, "Works with Google Home" hardware and Matter-compatible devices. In concrete terms, users can request a summary of their camera images, track home activity, control their devices or create a dashboard. The implementation involves creating a Google Cloud project, configuring Home MCP, and then transmitting the credentials to the agent, who then manages authentication and authorizations.
The launch is in Early Access, reserved for the first few weeks for American subscribers of Google Home Premium Advanced, billed at $20 per month. Google is promoting an authenticated connection and a system of detailed authorizations — a point that becomes decisive when a third-party agent gets its hands on locks, cameras and presence sensors.
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