Bond FAQs

Question 1

What kind of device control does Bond offer?

Accepted Answer

Bond offers comprehensive control including listing devices, getting device information, toggling power, setting fan speed and direction, opening/closing shades or setting exact positions, managing light brightness levels, and sending custom Bond API actions.

Question 2

What smart home devices can I control with Bond?

Accepted Answer

You can control any Bond Bridge-compatible device, including ceiling fans, fireplaces, motorized shades, dimmable lights, and other RF-controlled appliances connected via your Bond Bridge hub.

Question 3

What is Bond (Bond MCP Server)?

Accepted Answer

Bond (Bond MCP Server) is a developer tool that provides an API interface to control Bond Bridge smart home devices, enabling programmatic management of appliances like ceiling fans, motorized shades, and dimmable lights.

Question 4

How do I get started with Bond MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To get started, you'll need Python 3.11+, a Bond Bridge on your local network, and a Bond API token (obtained from the Bond Home app). Install dependencies, configure your .env file with your token and host, and then run the server.

Question 5

Is Bond suitable for AI assistant integration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bond is designed to act as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing AI assistants like Claude to seamlessly interact with and control your Bond Bridge-connected smart home devices.

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