• CONTROL
  • MONITOR
  • NOTIFY
  • MANUAL

How to manage security systems with your AI

Connect ESPHome to your AI client to control hardware directly through chat. You can arm your house or check if a door is open without opening a separate app.

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Short answer

Can I control my security system with my AI?

Yes. You can arm or disarm alarm panels and check the status of any connected entity using text commands. This setup gives you direct control over your ESPHome-based security hardware.

Security outcomes

What you can do

The AI handles the hardware communication so you can focus on the status of your home.

CONTROL

Arm or disarm panels

Your AI sends commands to your alarm system. You can secure your home or turn off the alarm using natural language.

MONITOR

Check sensor status

The AI reads the current state of your devices. You'll know exactly which doors are locked or if a motion sensor was tripped.

NOTIFY

Get instant updates

The AI provides real-time feedback on your security entities. You get clear answers about your home's safety status.

MANUAL

Human intervention

If a command fails or a sensor shows an error, the AI tells you. You'll need to step in to fix hardware issues or physical obstructions.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The AI translates your text into specific hardware actions.

  1. Check status

    The AI looks up the current state of your security sensors or alarm panels to understand the situation.

    get_entity_state

  2. Execute command

    Once you tell the AI to arm the system, it triggers the specific action on your hardware.

    alarm_action

  3. Confirm state

    The AI verifies that the alarm panel actually changed to the requested state.

    get_entity_state

  4. Report back

    The AI tells you the result of the action so you know the system is secure.

    get_entity_state

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to interact with your hardware.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual ESPHome entity names.

ESPHome Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5SHbIX7z5rQfgbeYq11JB03GdUqXJkasteub5KtB/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ESPHome capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "esphome-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5SHbIX7z5rQfgbeYq11JB03GdUqXJkasteub5KtB/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Is the front door sensor currently open or closed?

  • Arm the main alarm panel now.

  • Disarm the security system.

  • Check the status of the living room motion sensor.

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Start here

Connect ESPHome once, then ask.

One connection links your hardware to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect ESPHome to your AI

FAQ

How the system behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my ESPHome configuration files?

    No. The AI can only interact with existing entities through the provided tools.

  • 02

    Can I use this to add new sensors to my system?

    No. You must add and configure new hardware in ESPHome before the AI can see or control it.

  • 03

    Does the AI need to stay running constantly?

    The connection is managed by Vinkius, so your AI client only needs to be active when you want to send a command.

  • 04

    What happens if I give a vague command?

    The AI will ask for clarification if it cannot identify which specific entity or alarm panel you are talking about.

  • 05

    Can the AI bypass my physical keypad?

    Yes, the AI uses the same logic as your digital interface to arm or disarm the system.

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