Home Assistant FAQs

Question 1

What devices can I control with this server?

Accepted Answer

Currently, it supports control for lights (on/off, brightness), climate (temperature, HVAC modes), locks (lock/unlock), alarm control panels (arm/disarm), and humidifiers (humidity).

Question 2

Where can I find my Home Assistant Long-Lived Access Token?

Accepted Answer

You can find your Long-Lived Access Token within your Home Assistant instance after you've gone through the onboarding process.

Question 3

How do I configure the Home Assistant MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need to create a `.env` file with your Home Assistant token and base URL. Detailed instructions can be found in the README.

Question 4

What is Home Assistant MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that integrates with Home Assistant using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide smart home control capabilities.

Question 5

How can I debug the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The best way to debug is by using the MCP Inspector. Instructions on how to launch it using npm are provided in the README.

Home Assistant

Key Features

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Home Assistant

Key Features

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