What Google Nest devices are supported by this API?

The SDM API supports: Nest Thermostats (Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, Nest Thermostat 2020), Nest Cameras (legacy, battery, wired, with spotlight), Nest Doorbells (legacy battery, wired, battery), and Nest Hub displays. Each device exposes specific traits (e.g., ThermostatMode, CameraLiveStream) that can be queried and controlled.

How do I get OAuth 2.0 credentials for the Google SDM API?

Visit the [**Google Device Access console**](https://console.nest.google.com/device-access/) and create a project. You'll receive a Project ID. Then, set up OAuth 2.0 credentials in Google Cloud Console, link them to your Device Access project, and complete the OAuth flow to obtain an access token. The token expires after 1 hour and must be refreshed.

Can I control multiple thermostats in different locations?

Yes! The API returns all devices across all structures and rooms in your project. Use `list_devices` to see all thermostats with their room assignments, then use each device's unique ID to control them individually. You can set different modes and temperatures for each thermostat.

How long do camera stream URLs last?

Camera stream URLs (both RTSP and WebRTC) are temporary and typically expire after 5 minutes. The stream token returned in the response should be used immediately and the stream should be stopped with `stop_camera_stream` when no longer needed to free up device resources.

Google Home MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Google Home
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

openai.github.io/openai-agents-python/mcp

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The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect Google Home through the Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails — no manual schema definitions required.

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python

import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp

async def main():
    # Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ) as mcp_server:

        agent = Agent(
            name="Google Home Assistant",
            instructions=(
                "You help users interact with Google Home. "
                "You have access to 12 tools."
            ),
            mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
        )

        result = await Runner.run(
            agent, "List all available tools from Google Home"
        )
        print(result.final_output)

asyncio.run(main())

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About Google Home MCP Server

Connect to Google Nest devices via the Smart Device Management (SDM) API and control your smart home from any AI agent. Manage thermostats, view camera feeds, and interact with doorbells.

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 12 tools from Google Home through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns — chain multiple agents where one queries Google Home, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through the Vinkius.

What you can do

List Devices — See all your Nest thermostats, cameras, doorbells, and displays
Thermostat Control — Set mode (Heat/Cool/Off), adjust temperatures, enable eco mode, and control fan timer
Camera Streaming — Generate live RTSP or WebRTC stream URLs from Nest cameras and doorbells
Doorbell Management — View doorbell camera feeds and stream events
Structure & Rooms — Browse your home's structures and room organization
Device Details — Get full device state including all traits and current settings

The Google Home MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK 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 Google Home to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Google Home MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

Install the SDK

Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Run the script

Save the code above and run it: python agent.py

Explore tools

The agent will automatically discover 12 tools from Google Home

Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the Google Home MCP Server

OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with Google Home through the Model Context Protocol.

Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse` — pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety

Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure

Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate

First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output

Google Home + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the Google Home MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated workflows: build agents that query Google Home, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously

Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents — one queries Google Home, another analyzes results, a third generates reports

Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through Google Home tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop

Customer support bots: agents query Google Home to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention

Google Home MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Google Home to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:

generate_camera_stream

The stream token is temporary and should be used immediately. Stop the stream when done. Generate a live camera stream URL from a Nest camera or doorbell

get_device

Use device ID from list_devices or device name. Get details for a specific Google Nest device

list_devices

Shows device types, traits, and room assignments. USE WHEN: - User wants to see all their Nest devices - User needs to find device IDs for other commands - User is exploring their smart home setup - User asks "what Nest devices do I have" EXAMPLES: - "List all my Nest devices" → call with no params - "Show my smart home devices" → call with no params - "What Nest devices are connected?" → call with no params List all Google Nest devices in your home

list_rooms

Useful for understanding device locations and room organization. List all rooms in a specific structure

list_structures

Each structure contains rooms and devices. List all structures (homes) in your Google Nest account

set_fan_timer

Turns the fan on for a specified duration. Duration is optional and defaults to the thermostat setting. Set the fan timer on a Nest thermostat

set_thermostat_cool

Use this when the thermostat is in COOL or HEATCOOL mode. Set the cooling temperature on a Nest thermostat

set_thermostat_eco

This is a manual override of the eco/eco-friendly temperature settings. Set Nest thermostat to eco mode for energy savings

set_thermostat_heat

Use this when the thermostat is in HEAT or HEATCOOL mode. Set the heating temperature on a Nest thermostat

set_thermostat_mode

Supported modes: HEAT, COOL, HEATCOOL, OFF. Use device ID from list_devices to target a specific thermostat. USE WHEN: - User wants to change thermostat mode - User asks to turn heating/cooling on or off - User wants to switch thermostat operating mode - User says "set thermostat to heat/cool/off" PARAMETERS: - device_id (REQUIRED): Thermostat device ID - mode (REQUIRED): One of HEAT, COOL, HEATCOOL, or OFF EXAMPLES: - "Set thermostat to heat mode" → call with device_id, mode="HEAT" - "Turn off the thermostat" → call with device_id, mode="OFF" - "Set thermostat to cool" → call with device_id, mode="COOL" Set the mode of a Nest thermostat

set_thermostat_range

Useful for HEATCOOL mode to define the comfort range. Set both heating and cooling temperatures on a Nest thermostat

stop_camera_stream

Use the stream token returned from generate_camera_stream to properly terminate the stream session. Stop an active camera stream from a Nest camera or doorbell

Example Prompts for Google Home in OpenAI Agents SDK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with Google Home immediately.

"List all my Nest devices and show me what thermostats I have."

"Set my living room thermostat to 22°C heating mode."

"Show me the live feed from my front door camera."

Troubleshooting Google Home MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK

Common issues when connecting Google Home to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

Google Home + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Google Home MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.