tv_volume_up · Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What tv_volume_up does on Smart Home Control MCP Server

AI agents invoke tv_volume_up 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_volume_up needs a policy

This tool sends a command to a physical Android TV device (via ADB) to increase its volume. It is an external operation with real-world effects on hardware, fitting the Execute category. Misuse could result in disruptive or damaging high volume levels, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Increase TV volume — triggers an external operation on a physical TV device via ADB

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Verdict

tv_volume_up Rate-limited

tv_volume_up 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_volume_up": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tv_volume_up_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_volume_up

What does the tv_volume_up tool do? +

Increase TV volume. 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_volume_up? +

Register the Smart Home Control MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tv_volume_up: 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_volume_up? +

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

Can I rate-limit tv_volume_up? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tv_volume_up 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_volume_up completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tv_volume_up. 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_volume_up? +

tv_volume_up 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.