What Alexa-connected devices are supported by this API?

The Alexa Smart Properties API supports: smart lights (on/off, brightness, color), smart plugs and switches, thermostats (mode and temperature monitoring), temperature sensors, Echo devices and speakers (volume control), security sensors, and other Alexa-connected endpoints. Each device exposes specific features (power, brightness, speaker, thermostat, etc.) that can be queried and controlled.

How do I get an OAuth 2.0 access token for the Alexa API?

Visit the [**Alexa Developer Console**](https://developer.amazon.com/alexa/console/ask) and create a Smart Home Skill. Set up Login with Amazon (LWA) credentials in your Amazon Developer account. Complete the OAuth 2.0 authorization flow to obtain an access token. The token must be refreshed periodically as it expires after a set duration.

Can I control devices in different rooms or properties?

Yes! The API returns all devices across all properties and rooms in your Alexa Smart Properties account. Use `list_alexa_devices` to see all devices with their room assignments, then use each device's unique endpoint ID to control them individually. You can also reassign devices to different rooms using the `update_device_room` action.

What's the difference between deregister and forget a device?

`Deregister` removes the device from your Alexa Smart Properties account but keeps it available for re-discovery. The device itself remains configured. `Forget` completely removes the device from Alexa — it will need to be re-discovered and set up again as if it were a new device. Use deregister for temporary removal and forget for permanent removal.

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About Alexa Smart Home MCP Server

Connect to Alexa Smart Home devices via the Alexa Smart Properties API and control your smart home from any AI agent. Manage lights, thermostats, speakers, and sensors across your connected endpoints.

Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Alexa Smart Home tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 16 tools through the Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.

What you can do

List Devices — See all your Alexa-connected smart home devices with names, manufacturers, and features
Device Details — Get full device information including serial numbers, connections, and capabilities
Power Control — Turn devices on and off (lights, plugs, switches)
Light Control — Get and set brightness levels, adjust brightness relatively
Speaker Control — Get and set speaker volume on Alexa devices
Thermostat Monitoring — View thermostat state including mode and target temperatures
Temperature Sensors — Read current temperature from connected sensors
Rename Devices — Update friendly names for your devices
Room Management — Assign devices to specific rooms/units
Device Management — Deregister or forget devices from your Alexa account

The Alexa Smart Home MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Alexa Smart Home to Cline via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Alexa Smart Home MCP Server with Cline.

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Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel

Add remote server

Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON

Start using Alexa Smart Home

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Why Use Cline with the Alexa Smart Home MCP Server

Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Alexa Smart Home through the Model Context Protocol.

Cline operates autonomously — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts

Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window

Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation

Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing

Alexa Smart Home + Cline Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the Alexa Smart Home MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Alexa Smart Home and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests

Codebase refactoring: use Alexa Smart Home tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas

Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Alexa Smart Home and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads

Incident response: query Alexa Smart Home for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings

Alexa Smart Home MCP Tools for Cline (16)

These 16 tools become available when you connect Alexa Smart Home to Cline via MCP:

adjust_brightness

Positive values increase brightness, negative values decrease it. Adjust the brightness of an Alexa-connected light relatively

deregister_alexa_device

This removes the device from your account but does not reset the device itself. Deregister an Alexa-connected device from your account

forget_alexa_device

The device will need to be re-discovered and set up again to be used with Alexa. Remove (forget) an Alexa-connected device from Alexa

get_alexa_device

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get detailed information for a specific Alexa-connected device

get_brightness_state

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get the current brightness level of an Alexa-connected light

get_power_state

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get the current power state of an Alexa-connected device

get_speaker_state

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get the current speaker volume state of an Alexa device

get_temperature_sensor

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get the current temperature reading from an Alexa-connected sensor

get_thermostat_state

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Get the current state of an Alexa-connected thermostat

list_alexa_devices

Shows device names, manufacturers, models, features, and display categories. USE WHEN: - User wants to see all their Alexa-connected smart devices - User needs to find endpoint IDs for other commands - User is exploring their smart home setup - User asks "what Alexa devices do I have" PARAMETERS: - max_results (OPTIONAL): Number of results (1-50, default: 10) - next_token (OPTIONAL): Pagination token from previous response EXAMPLES: - "List all my Alexa devices" → call with no params - "Show my smart home devices" → call with no params - "What Alexa devices are connected?" → call with no params List all Alexa-connected smart home devices and endpoints

set_brightness

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Set the brightness level of an Alexa-connected light

set_volume

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Set the speaker volume of an Alexa device

turn_off_alexa_device

Works for lights, switches, plugs, and other power-controllable devices. Turn off an Alexa-connected device

turn_on_alexa_device

Works for lights, switches, plugs, and other power-controllable devices. Turn on an Alexa-connected device

update_alexa_device_name

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices. Update the friendly name of an Alexa-connected device

update_device_room

Use endpoint ID from list_alexa_devices and unit ID from your Alexa Smart Properties account. Update the room/unit assignment for an Alexa-connected device

Example Prompts for Alexa Smart Home in Cline

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with Alexa Smart Home immediately.

"List all my Alexa-connected smart home devices."

"Turn on the living room lamp and set brightness to 70%."

"What's the current temperature in the bedroom and what mode is the thermostat in?"

Troubleshooting Alexa Smart Home MCP Server with Cline

Common issues when connecting Alexa Smart Home to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

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Alexa Smart Home + Cline FAQ

Common questions about integrating Alexa Smart Home MCP Server with Cline.

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