How to Use the Google Home MCP in Mastra AI
Build reliable Google Home automation workflows in Mastra AI with automatic retries and conditional branching.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Google Home MCP to Mastra AI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Home to Mastra AI and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Automated device discovery for Mastra AI
Map your entire smart home layout using `list_structures` and `list_rooms` to inform your agent's decision-making process. The framework automatically handles the tool definitions for you. Your agents can query `list_devices` to verify current hardware availability before attempting any state changes. This pre-flight check prevents common runtime errors during complex automation sequences.
Resilient thermostat command execution
Use `set_thermostat_mode` to adjust climate settings based on your custom workflow triggers. If a network blip occurs, the framework handles the retry logic to ensure the command reaches your Nest thermostat. Define clear branching rules that call `set_thermostat_eco` when your sensors detect an empty house. This keeps your energy usage low without requiring manual intervention from your team.
Camera stream lifecycle control
Coordinate video monitoring by calling `generate_camera_stream` within your agent's logic. You can build a workflow that starts the feed only when a specific security event is detected. Always pair these calls with `stop_camera_stream` in your cleanup blocks. This ensures you respect API limits while maintaining a secure environment for your camera data.
Set up Google Home MCP in Mastra AI
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
-
@mastra/mcp+@mastra/corepackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/coreplus your preferred model provider (e.g.@ai-sdk/openai). - 2
Configure the MCPClient
Create an
MCPClientwith your Vinkius endpoint as aURLobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Discover and inject tools
Call
mcpClient.listTools()and spread the result into your agent'stoolsobject. All Google Home tools become native Mastra tools. - 4
Run with any model
Swap
openai("gpt-4o")for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Callagent.generate()and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.
import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
id: "google-home-mcp-client",
servers: {
"google-home-mcp": {
url: new URL(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
),
},
},
});
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Google Home Agent",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
instructions: "You have access to Google Home tools.",
tools: {
...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
},
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"List recent Google Home transactions"
);
console.log(result.text); Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Google Home / Nest. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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