Home Assistant FAQs

Question 1

How do I connect Home Assistant to Claude Desktop using MCP?

Accepted Answer

First, install the home-assistant-model-context-protocol custom component. Then, create a Long Lived Access Token in Home Assistant and configure your claude_desktop_config.json with your Home Assistant URL and API token.

Question 2

Where can I find the Home Assistant API token?

Accepted Answer

You can generate a Long Lived Access Token from your Home Assistant profile under the 'Your account' section.

Question 3

What do I need to configure in Claude Desktop to use the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Edit your `claude_desktop_config.json` to include the command to run the mcp server, along with the `HOME_ASSISTANT_WEB_SOCKET_URL` and `HOME_ASSISTANT_API_TOKEN` environment variables.

Question 4

How can I view the logs for the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Logs are typically located in a directory like `~Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-Home-assistant.log`. Check this location to troubleshoot any issues.

Question 5

What is the Home Assistant MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol server that allows Home Assistant to communicate context information to applications like Claude Desktop, enabling smarter automations and interactions.

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