Google Home Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Google Home for controlling smart home devices, creating automations, managing household members, and configuring Google Assistant settings.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/google-home/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/google-home ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set GOOGLE_EMAIL "your-email@example.com"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:

1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you’re comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Control smart home devices
• Create and manage automations
• Manage household and members
• View device activity
• Configure Assistant preferences

Usage Examples

Example 1: Device Control

User: "Dim the living room lights to 50% through Google Home"
Claude: I'll adjust the living room lights to 50% brightness via Google Home.

Example 2: Create Automation

User: "Create an automation that turns on porch light at sunset"
Claude: I'll create a new automation triggered by sunset for the porch light.

Example 3: Check Devices

User: "What devices are connected to my Google Home?"
Claude: I'll list all devices connected to your Google Home ecosystem.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to home.google.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click “Sign In” button
3. Enter Google credentials
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Google
• 2FA Required: Wait for code via authenticator
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Device Offline: Report device connectivity

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:

1. Document Google Home app changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track Matter device support
4. Monitor automation features

Notes

• Works with Google Assistant
• Matter/Thread device support
• Family sharing available
• Integrates with Nest devices