Google launched a new server for the Google Home platform based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Anthropic originally developed this open-source standard to connect AI applications to external services.
The server acts as a secure gateway for external Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents to programmatically manage connected devices.
Third-party agents can now execute complex natural language commands beyond the native capabilities of Google Assistant.
This initiative opens an ecosystem of over 750 million devices to a wider range of developers and AI-driven experiences.
The move intensifies competition with rival smart home platforms from Amazon and Apple.