ESPHome MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 10 tools to Alarm Action, Button Press, Cover Action, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add ESPHome as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The ESPHome MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Loved By Devs category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="esphome_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with ESPHome "
"using 10 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About ESPHome MCP Server
Connect your ESPHome microcontrollers to any AI agent and take full control of your smart home or industrial IoT setup through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports ESPHome as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Real-time Monitoring — Fetch the current state and values of any sensor, switch, or binary sensor using the
get_entity_statetool. - Lighting Control — Manage lights with precision using
light_action, including brightness and RGB color adjustments. - Appliance Management — Toggle switches, control fans with
fan_action, and adjust covers (blinds/garage doors) withcover_action. - Interactive Components — Press buttons via
button_press, set numeric values withnumber_set, and choose options from dropdowns withselect_option. - Security & Safety — Arm or disarm alarm panels using
alarm_actiondirectly from your chat interface.
The ESPHome MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 ESPHome tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to ESPHome through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning esp32, esp8266, home-automation, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Alarm action on ESPHome
Perform an action on an alarm control panel
Button press on ESPHome
Press a button entity
Cover action on ESPHome
g., blinds, garage door), optionally setting position and tilt. Perform an action on a cover entity
Fan action on ESPHome
Perform an action on a fan entity
Get entity state on ESPHome
g., sensor, switch) using the Web Server REST API. Get the state of an ESPHome entity
Get metrics on ESPHome
Get Prometheus metrics from the ESPHome device
Light action on ESPHome
Perform an action on a light entity
Number set on ESPHome
Set a value for a number entity
Select option on ESPHome
Set an option for a select entity
Switch action on ESPHome
Perform an action on a switch entity
Connect ESPHome to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ESPHome into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
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Why Use Google ADK with the ESPHome MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with ESPHome through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with ESPHome
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine ESPHome tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
ESPHome + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the ESPHome MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query ESPHome and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine ESPHome tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query ESPHome regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including ESPHome
Example Prompts for ESPHome in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with ESPHome immediately.
"What is the current reading of the 'living_room_temperature' sensor?"
"Turn on the kitchen light and set it to a warm orange color."
"Close the garage door cover."
Troubleshooting ESPHome MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting ESPHome to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkESPHome + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ESPHome MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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