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` tool 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.

Zapier Smart Home MCP Server

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Control smart home devices via natural language through Zapier NLA API — access 5000+ app integrations for home automation.

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Built-in capabilities (12)

execute_zapier_action

Primary method for controlling devices through Zapier NLA. Execute a specific exposed action by ID with natural language instructions

get_zapier_config_link

Use this link to expose new actions for AI control. Get the configuration link for setting up more smart home actions

list_ai_zaps

List all AI-enabled zaps in your Zapier account

list_climate_actions

List available climate/thermostat control actions

list_exposed_actions

List all exposed smart home actions in your Zapier account

list_lighting_actions

List available lighting control actions (turn on/off, dim, color)

list_security_actions

List available security, camera, and alarm control actions

list_smarthome_actions

Returns up to 50 matching actions that can be used for home automation. List available smart home actions across 5000+ app integrations

preview_zapier_zap

Preview a Zap from a natural language description

search_zapier_actions

Returns matching actions that can be executed via the NLA API. Search for available actions across 5000+ apps using natural language

send_natural_language_command

Zapier interprets the command and routes it to the best matching action automatically. Send any smart home command using natural language through Zapier

trigger_ai_zap

Trigger/execute a specific AI-enabled zap

What this connector unlocks

Connect to Zapier Natural Language Actions (NLA) API and control your entire smart home through natural language commands across 5000+ app integrations. Turn on lights, adjust thermostats, lock doors, trigger cameras, and automate any connected device — all through simple English commands.

What you can do

Natural Language Control — Send commands like "turn on the kitchen lights" or "set thermostat to 72°F" in plain English
Action Discovery — Search and discover available smart home actions across 5000+ app integrations
Exposed Actions — List and manage all smart home actions you've exposed in your Zapier account
AI-Enabled Zaps — List, preview, and trigger AI-enabled automation workflows (zaps)
Lighting Control — Find and execute lighting actions (turn on/off, dim, color) across supported integrations
Climate Control — Discover and execute thermostat and climate actions
Security Management — Find and execute security, camera, and alarm actions
Zap Preview — Preview automation workflows from natural language descriptions before creating them
Configuration — Get setup links to expose new smart home actions for AI control

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Zapier NLA API key (get it at https://nla.zapier.com/)
3. Start controlling your smart home with natural language from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Your AI becomes a universal smart home assistant, translating your natural language commands into actions across Philips Hue, Nest, Ring, Ecobee, SmartThings, and thousands of other integrations.

Who is this for?

Smart Home Owners — control any connected device with simple natural language commands
Home Automation Enthusiasts — discover and execute actions across 5000+ app integrations
Property Managers — manage smart home devices across multiple properties through a unified interface
Accessibility Users — control smart home devices with natural language instead of complex apps
Integration Builders — build automations and workflows through Zapier's NLA API

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