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Zapier Smart Home Connector for AI agents.

12 live capabilities

Control your lights, locks, and thermostats with natural language commands.

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Why people use Zapier Smart Home

Zapier Smart Home for Hands-Free Home Management

This Connector changes that by letting you just speak or type normally. You can tell your agent to dim the lights or lock the front door from a single chat window. It handles the heavy lifting of connecting to the right service, giving you a unified way to run your house without the app-switching headache.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a voice-like control interface for your entire smart home ecosystem without needing to build custom code for every device.

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

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    The Goodnight Routine

    A user tells their agent to "lock the doors and turn off the lights" and the agent uses `execute_zapier_action` to handle both tasks in one go.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Climate Management

    A resident asks to "set the thermostat to 68 degrees" and the agent finds the correct thermostat action via `list_climate_actions`.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Property Oversight

    A manager asks "what is the status of the cameras?

Complete set · 12capabilities

The complete Zapier Smart Home capability set.

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

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

  1. 01 Capability

    Execute zapier action

    Run a specific smart home task by its ID using a natural language instruction. This is the primary way your agent interacts with your devices.

  2. 02 Capability

    List lighting actions

    View all the available lighting options like dimming, color changing, and power toggles. Use this to see what's possible for your lamps and overhead lights.

  3. 03 Capability

    List ai zaps

    See a list of all the AI-enabled automation workflows currently in your account. It lets you see the complex routines you've already built.

  4. 04 Capability

    List exposed actions

    Check which smart home actions you've already made available for your AI client to use. This keeps your agent's capabilities organized and clear.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

  1. 05 Capability

    Send natural language command

    Send a raw text command for your AI to route to the correct device automatically. This allows for very casual requests like "make it cozy in here."

  2. 06 Capability

    Search zapier actions

    Look for specific actions across more than 5,000 different app integrations. Use this to find the right connection for a new piece of hardware.

  3. 07 Capability

    List security actions

    Find all the security, camera, and alarm controls you have connected. This gives your agent a full view of your home's safety features.

  4. 08 Capability

    List smarthome actions

    Get a list of up to 50 smart home actions that your AI can use right now. It provides a quick snapshot of your currently active controls.

Capability set03 / 03

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through Zapier Smart Home.

  1. 09 Capability

    Trigger ai zap

    Run a specific AI-enabled Zap workflow to perform a complex series of tasks. This is how you trigger multi-step routines with one simple command.

  2. 10 Capability

    Preview zapier zap

    See a description of what an automation will do before you decide to trigger it. It prevents accidents by showing you the planned steps first.

  3. 11 Capability

    List climate actions

    See all the thermostat and climate control options available in your connected accounts. It helps you understand what your agent can actually do with your heating and cooling.

  4. 12 Capability

    Get zapier config link

    Get the specific URL you need to authorize and expose new smart home actions to your AI. This is the first step for adding any new hardware to your setup.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Zapier Smart Home to work.

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

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  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 Zapier Smart Home, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

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

Where the request belongs

Work Zapier Smart Home can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the homeowner who's tired of digging through three different apps to turn off the lights or the property manager trying to oversee multiple units from one place.

01

Smart Home Owner

Manages their daily routine by telling their agent to adjust the lights and temperature from a single chat.

02

Property Manager

Oversees security and climate settings across multiple rental units from a unified chat interface.

03

Accessibility User

Controls their living environment using only voice or text commands instead of complex physical switches.

04

Automation Hobbyist

Builds complex multi-step workflows using Zapier's NLA to connect disparate smart devices.

Build the capability set

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

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01 16 capabilities

Alexa Smart Home

Control Alexa-connected smart home devices. lights, thermostats, speakers, and sensors via Alexa Smart Properties API.

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02 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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03 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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04 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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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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Before you connect

Questions about Zapier Smart Home.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Does the Zapier Smart Home MCP work with my Nest thermostat?

Yes, it works with Nest and thousands of other devices that have Zapier integrations. You can manage your temperature and climate settings using plain English.

How many different apps can I connect to?

You can access over 5,000 different app integrations through the Zapier NLA API, allowing your agent to control almost any smart device you own.

Can I use this to control my Ring cameras?

Yes, you can use it to manage security actions like checking camera status or triggering alarms across your connected brands.

Do I need to write code to add new devices?

No, you can use the configuration links provided by the Connector to expose new actions to your AI, making it easy to expand your home setup.

Is it hard to give commands?

Not at all. You just use plain English like "turn on the kitchen lights" and the agent handles the heavy lifting of finding the right device.

Can I see what my automations do before they run?

Yes, you can ask your agent to preview a Zap to see the exact steps it will take before you decide to trigger it.

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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