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Alexa Smart Home Connector for AI agents.

16 live capabilities

Control your lights, thermostats, and smart home hardware with voice-like commands.

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Why people use Alexa Smart Home

Alexa Smart Home for Smart Home Automation

With this Connector, you just tell your AI to "set the mood." It pulls the data, checks the state, and executes the commands in one go. You get a finished home instead of a list of tasks.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line for your AI to manage your Alexa hardware.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 6,100+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Setting the mood for guests

    A host asks the AI to turn on the porch lights and set the living room brightness to 50% to welcome people over.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Property audit for managers

    A manager asks for a list of all devices in Unit 4B to check for connectivity issues across a large building.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Remote climate check

    A user asks if the bedroom is too cold and the AI reports the live temperature from the sensor.

Complete set · 16capabilities

The complete Alexa Smart Home capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Alexa Smart Home.

Capability set01 / 04

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Alexa Smart Home.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get brightness state

    Check the current brightness of a specific light. This is helpful for verifying the state of your room before you walk in.

  2. 02 Capability

    Adjust brightness

    Use positive or negative values to change how bright your lights are. This lets you dim the lights gradually or jump to a specific level.

  3. 03 Capability

    Deregister alexa device

    Remove a device from your account without deleting the physical hardware. It's a clean way to stop managing a piece of tech you no longer use.

  4. 04 Capability

    Forget alexa device

    Wipe a device from your Alexa setup entirely so it needs to be set up again. Use this when you want a completely fresh start for a piece of hardware.

Capability set02 / 04

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Alexa Smart Home.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get power state

    See if a light, plug, or switch is currently on or off. This helps you keep track of what's running in your home at any moment.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get speaker state

    Check the current volume level of an Alexa speaker. Use this to see how loud your music or announcements are from another room.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get temperature sensor

    Read the live temperature from a connected sensor. This gives your AI the data it needs to tell you how warm or cold a room feels.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get thermostat state

    View the current mode and target temperature of your thermostat. This lets you see if your HVAC is currently heating, cooling, or idling.

Capability set03 / 04

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Alexa Smart Home.

  1. 09 Capability

    List alexa devices

    Get a full list of every connected device and its manufacturer. This is the best way to see everything your AI can actually control.

  2. 10 Capability

    Set volume

    Change the volume on any Alexa device to a specific level. Use this to quickly quiet down music or boost the volume of an announcement.

  3. 11 Capability

    Turn off alexa device

    Power down lights, switches, or plugs with one command. This is the fastest way to ensure everything is off before you go to bed.

  4. 12 Capability

    Turn on alexa device

    Power up your lights or smart plugs instantly. Use this to turn on your home's electronics as soon as you walk through the door.

Capability set04 / 04

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Alexa Smart Home.

  1. 13 Capability

    Update alexa device name

    Change the friendly name of a device in your home. This makes it much easier to tell your AI exactly which light you want to control.

  2. 14 Capability

    Update device room

    Move a device to a different room or unit in your account. This helps keep your smart home organized as your living space changes.

  3. 15 Capability

    Get alexa device

    Pull the full details for a single device like its serial number and features. Use this to see exactly what capabilities a specific piece of hardware has.

  4. 16 Capability

    Set brightness

    Set a light to a specific brightness level instantly. This is perfect for creating a specific atmosphere for a movie or dinner.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Alexa Smart Home to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Alexa Smart Home from the conversation.

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_dcDVBsSRsOmNY7aR8G362VSUeIOH72lMMB4YjS16/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Alexa Smart Home, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Alexa Smart Home for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Alexa Smart Home can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the person who is tired of juggling five different smart home apps and wants to control everything through a single chat interface.

01

Smart Home Owner

Manages personal lights and climate via chat to create different moods for work or relaxation.

02

Property Manager

Oversees multiple units and room assignments for tenants to ensure everything is functioning.

03

Hospitality Operator

Adjusts hotel room lighting and heat for guests to ensure a comfortable stay.

04

Home Automation Enthusiast

Builds complex routines using AI-driven logic to automate their living space.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 13 capabilities

SmartThings

Control and monitor your smart home ecosystem. manage devices, check real-time statuses, and trigger scenes directly from your AI agent.

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02 15 capabilities

Home Assistant

Control smart home devices and automations via Home Assistant REST API. lights, climate, media, covers, sensors, and more.

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03 12 capabilities

Zapier Smart Home

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

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04 8 capabilities

Composio Smart Home

Access 1000+ smart home capability integrations via Composio API. control devices through structured arguments or natural language commands.

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05 12 capabilities

Google Home

Control Google Nest devices. thermostats, cameras, and doorbells via Smart Device Management (SDM) API.

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06 10 capabilities

Honeywell Home

Connect Honeywell Home to any AI agent via MCP.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Alexa Smart Home connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about Alexa Smart Home.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use Alexa Smart Home MCP to control my lights?

Yes, you can use it to turn lights on or off and adjust their brightness levels through your AI agent.

Does the Alexa Smart Home MCP work with my specific brand of bulbs?

It works with any smart home device that is compatible with the Alexa Smart Properties API, including major brands like Philips Hue and LIFX.

How do I connect Alexa Smart Home MCP to my AI?

You'll need to subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and then provide an OAuth 2.0 access token from the Login with Amazon portal to your AI client.

Can I use Alexa Smart Home MCP to manage multiple properties?

Yes, it allows you to manage devices across different rooms and units, making it useful for property managers and multi-unit owners.

Will Alexa Smart Home MCP let me see my thermostat's current mode?

Yes, your AI agent can retrieve the current mode, such as heating or cooling, as well as the target temperature.

Is Alexa Smart Home MCP safe for my smart home data?

The Connector uses standard OAuth 2.0 authentication from Amazon to ensure your device data remains secure while giving your AI the permissions it needs.

What Alexa-connected devices are supported by this API?

The Alexa Smart Properties API supports: smart lights (on/off, brightness, color), smart plugs and switches, thermostats (mode and temperature monitoring), temperature sensors, Echo devices and speakers (volume control), security sensors, and other Alexa-connected endpoints. Each device exposes specific features (power, brightness, speaker, thermostat, etc.) that can be queried and controlled.

How do I get an OAuth 2.0 access token for the Alexa API?

Visit the Alexa Developer Console and create a Smart Home Skill. Set up Login with Amazon (LWA) credentials in your Amazon Developer account. Complete the OAuth 2.0 authorization flow to obtain an access token. The token must be refreshed periodically as it expires after a set duration.

Can I control devices in different rooms or properties?

Yes! The API returns all devices across all properties and rooms in your Alexa Smart Properties account. Use list_alexa_devices to see all devices with their room assignments, then use each device's unique endpoint ID to control them individually. You can also reassign devices to different rooms using the update_device_room action.

What's the difference between deregister and forget a device?

Deregister removes the device from your Alexa Smart Properties account but keeps it available for re-discovery. The device itself remains configured. Forget completely removes the device from Alexa. it will need to be re-discovered and set up again as if it were a new device. Use deregister for temporary removal and forget for permanent removal.

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