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Google is opening its smart home platform so AI agents can access and control connected devices using the Model Context Protocol, with early access for Premium Advanced users.
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Google Home will gain agentic capabilities through integration with the MCP standard, with Premium Advanced users receiving an early access build in the coming weeks.
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Google opens smart home to AI agents via MCP integration
Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
TechCrunch AI · 16 Sept 2026, 17:00
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“Premium Advanced users will get an early access build "in the coming weeks."”
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