tv_search_and_play · Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What tv_search_and_play does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

AI agents invoke tv_search_and_play to trigger actions in Smart Home Control MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tv_search_and_play needs a policy

This tool executes actions on an external device (Android TV via ADB), initiating content search and playback. It is not merely reading data; it actively controls the TV and triggers streaming operations. The blast radius is high because it can interact with streaming services and control media playback on connected devices, potentially affecting user experience and account activity.

From the tool's definition 'Search for and play content on TV streaming apps' — triggers external operations on a TV device (content search and playback initiation via ADB)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

tv_search_and_play Rate-limited

tv_search_and_play stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tv_search_and_play": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tv_search_and_play_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Smart Home Control MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tv_search_and_play

What does the tv_search_and_play tool do? +

Search for and play content on TV streaming apps. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on tv_search_and_play? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tv_search_and_play: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Smart Home Control MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tv_search_and_play? +

tv_search_and_play is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit tv_search_and_play? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tv_search_and_play rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block tv_search_and_play completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tv_search_and_play. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides tv_search_and_play? +

tv_search_and_play is provided by the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server (surya443/smart-home-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.