Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home

Google is launching early access to a new Model Context Protocol server for Google Home. This integration allows third-party AI agents, including Claude and ChatGPT, to control connected devices, monitor smart home activity, and review camera summaries using natural language. By opening its ecosystem to these agents, Google enables users to swap Gemini for other preferred tools to analyze home data and manage their connected environment through the standardized Model Context Protocol framework.