Martin Casado's Grok Bot ordered about $500 of smart-home gear and is now guiding him through the install
Investor Martin Casado posted that his Grok Bot ordered roughly $500 of Home Assistant kit, microphones, smart lights and plugs, and that he'll report back on whether it can both order and guide the installation of a full smart house. So far, he says, so good. It's a real test of an agent doing a whole project, not just a single purchase: picking parts that work together, buying them, and then walking a person through setup. Grok Bot asks you to approve each purchase, and its Order Concierge template tracks orders, refunds and returns.
Why it matters
Smart-home setups fail on compatibility. Having an agent plan the whole parts list and then coach the install is a practical, checkable use.
Who it's for
People setting up Home Assistant or smart lights and plugs who'd like an agent to plan, buy and coach.
How to try it
- Tell Grok Bot your rooms, budget and what you want automated, and ask for a parts list that works with Home Assistant.
- Have it explain why each part is compatible before you approve any order.
- Approve purchases one at a time and let it track shipping.
- When the gear arrives, ask for step-by-step setup instructions and send photos when you get stuck.
Plan & availability: Grok Bot comes with The X Subscription from the $30/month Premium tier up; existing SuperGrok and Cursor subscribers keep it. You approve every purchase. Results depend on the gear you pick. Checked October 29, 2026.
Note: reported by users on X; we haven't independently confirmed it works in the current version.
Source: @martin_casado on X
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 29, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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