Home Assistant Switch FAQs

Question 1

How do I configure Home Assistant Switch with my AI client?

Accepted Answer

You can configure it as an MCP tool provider in your AI client by specifying the command to run the server (e.g., via `npx` or a local build) and setting environment variables for your Home Assistant URL and a long-lived access token.

Question 2

How does Home Assistant Switch improve security for AI integrations?

Accepted Answer

Instead of exposing your full Home Assistant REST API, this tool provides a curated, limited set of functionalities, ensuring AI clients only access the necessary switch control and state retrieval capabilities, enhancing security and control.

Question 3

What specific Home Assistant functions does this tool support?

Accepted Answer

This tool focuses on Home Assistant switch entities, enabling AI clients to turn them on or off and retrieve their current state. It provides a focused set of controls for smart home automation.

Question 4

What is Home Assistant Switch?

Accepted Answer

Home Assistant Switch is an MCP-compatible tool provider that enables AI clients to securely control Home Assistant switch devices. It allows turning switches on/off and retrieving their current states.

Question 5

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol) and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard for tool providers to communicate with AI clients via standard input/output. This tool uses MCP to seamlessly integrate Home Assistant functionalities into any MCP-compatible AI client like Claude or Cursor.

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