What apps can I control with this MCP?

You can access over 5000 different app integrations through Zapier, including brands like Philips Hue, Nest, Ring, and SmartThings.

How do I add new devices to my AI's control?

You can use the get_zapier_config_link capability to get a setup link that allows you to expose new smart home actions to your AI.

Do I need to use specific commands?

No, you can use plain English. The Zapier NLA API is designed to interpret natural language and route it to the correct action automatically.

Can I see what my AI is capable of doing?

Yes, you can use capabilities like list_exposed_actions or search_zapier_actions to see which devices and commands are available.

Which AI clients are compatible?

This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

What smart home devices and apps are supported through Zapier NLA?

Zapier NLA provides access to 5000+ app integrations including Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf (lighting), Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell (climate), Ring, Arlo, SimpliSafe (security), SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, and many more. Use search_zapier_actions to discover specific actions for your devices.

How do I get a Zapier NLA API key?

Visit https://nla.zapier.com/ and sign in with your Zapier account. Navigate to the NLA API settings page and generate a new API key (starts with sk-nla-). You'll need a Zapier account with exposed actions configured for the smart home apps you want to control.

What is the difference between exposed actions and AI zaps?

Exposed actions are individual smart home actions you've configured and made available for AI execution (e.g., "turn on kitchen light"). AI zaps are multi-step automation workflows that can be triggered with natural language instructions. Exposed actions are for direct device control, while AI zaps are for complex workflows involving multiple steps and apps.

Can I control devices with natural language commands?

Yes! Use the send_natural_language_command capability to send any smart home command in plain English. For example: "turn off all the lights", "set the thermostat to 72 degrees", or "lock the front door". The API will search for matching actions and execute the best match. You can also use search_zapier_actions to find specific action IDs for more precise control.

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Connect Zapier Smart Home to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your entire home using simple English commands.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

01
Execute zapier action
This capability runs a specific action in Zapier using its unique ID and your natural language instructions.
02
List lighting actions
This capability retrieves all available lighting controls like dimming, color changes, or power toggles.
03
List exposed actions
This capability shows every smart home action you have already enabled in your Zapier account.
04
List smarthome actions
This capability pulls a list of up to 50 automation actions available across the Zapier ecosystem.

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05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

05
Get zapier config link
This capability provides the specific URL needed to expose new smart home actions to your AI.
06
List AI zaps
This capability fetches all the AI-enabled automation workflows currently active in your Zapier account.
07
List climate actions
This capability finds all available thermostat and climate control options.
08
List security actions
This capability lists all available actions for cameras, alarms, and security systems.

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09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

09
Preview zapier zap
This capability lets your agent check how a Zap will function based on a text description before it runs.
10
Search zapier actions
This capability searches through 5000+ apps to find specific actions that match your request.
11
Send natural language command
This capability sends a raw English command to Zapier, which then automatically routes it to the best matching action.
12
Trigger AI zap
This capability starts a specific AI-enabled Zap that you have already configured.

Real work

What teams actually run

Daily Routines

Tell your agent to set the mood for movie night by dimming lights and adjusting the temperature in one go.

Security Monitoring

Ask your agent to check camera status or lock doors when you leave the house.

Climate Management

Adjust your thermostat settings using simple text commands from your AI client.

Workflow Triggering

Run specific AI-enabled Zaps to trigger complex multi-app automations.

Automate a task

Put Zapier Smart Home to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Zapier Smart Home works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Zapier Smart Home to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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883ms average. Fast in production.

Zapier Smart Home is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1157ms

Oct 5Today

Fastest day: 694ms
Slowest day: 1157ms
14-day trend: Improving-11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Zapier Smart Home, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Zapier Smart Home. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Zapier Smart Home Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b3NlOix2cd1vDd9QRpYuW6fhkDMsgoelmyiGw0Jf/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Zapier Smart Home capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zapier-smart-home-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_b3NlOix2cd1vDd9QRpYuW6fhkDMsgoelmyiGw0Jf/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Zapier Smart Home in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Zapier Smart Home owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone looking to bridge the gap between conversational AI and physical hardware.

01
Smart Home Owners
People who want to control their connected devices using text instead of multiple apps.
02
Home Automation Enthusiasts
Users who want to find and trigger actions across a massive variety of different brands.
03
Property Managers
Professionals who need to manage devices across various properties through one interface.
04
Accessibility Users
Individuals who prefer using natural language over navigating complex mobile interfaces.

FAQ

Questions Zapier Smart Home owners ask.

01
What apps can I control with this MCP?
You can access over 5000 different app integrations through Zapier, including brands like Philips Hue, Nest, Ring, and SmartThings.
02
How do I add new devices to my AI's control?
You can use the get_zapier_config_link capability to get a setup link that allows you to expose new smart home actions to your AI.
03
Do I need to use specific commands?
No, you can use plain English. The Zapier NLA API is designed to interpret natural language and route it to the correct action automatically.
04
Can I see what my AI is capable of doing?
Yes, you can use capabilities like list_exposed_actions or search_zapier_actions to see which devices and commands are available.
05
Which AI clients are compatible?
This MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
06
What smart home devices and apps are supported through Zapier NLA?
Zapier NLA provides access to 5000+ app integrations including Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf (lighting), Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell (climate), Ring, Arlo, SimpliSafe (security), SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, and many more. Use search_zapier_actions to discover specific actions for your devices.
07
How do I get a Zapier NLA API key?
Visit https://nla.zapier.com/ and sign in with your Zapier account. Navigate to the NLA API settings page and generate a new API key (starts with sk-nla-). You'll need a Zapier account with exposed actions configured for the smart home apps you want to control.
08
What is the difference between exposed actions and AI zaps?
Exposed actions are individual smart home actions you've configured and made available for AI execution (e.g., "turn on kitchen light"). AI zaps are multi-step automation workflows that can be triggered with natural language instructions. Exposed actions are for direct device control, while AI zaps are for complex workflows involving multiple steps and apps.
09
Can I control devices with natural language commands?
Yes! Use the send_natural_language_command capability to send any smart home command in plain English. For example: "turn off all the lights", "set the thermostat to 72 degrees", or "lock the front door". The API will search for matching actions and execute the best match. You can also use search_zapier_actions to find specific action IDs for more precise control.

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Connect Zapier Smart Home to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Execute zapier action

List lighting actions

List exposed actions

List smarthome actions

05-08

Get zapier config link

List AI zaps

List climate actions

List security actions

09-12

Preview zapier zap

Search zapier actions

Send natural language command

Trigger AI zap

What teams actually run

Daily Routines

Security Monitoring

Climate Management

Workflow Triggering

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Zapier Smart Home Connector

Claude Desktop

Smart Home Owners

Home Automation Enthusiasts

Property Managers

Accessibility Users

What apps can I control with this MCP?

How do I add new devices to my AI's control?

Do I need to use specific commands?

Can I see what my AI is capable of doing?

Which AI clients are compatible?

What smart home devices and apps are supported through Zapier NLA?

How do I get a Zapier NLA API key?

What is the difference between exposed actions and AI zaps?

Can I control devices with natural language commands?

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