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Bosch Smart Home Camera MCP Server

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bosch_camera_siren_duration_set

Set the siren alarm duration (10-300 seconds) for a Bosch Gen2 Indoor II camera. The duration is effective when the siren is triggered.

Instructions

Set the siren alarm duration for one camera (Gen2 Indoor II only).

Read-modify-write on GET/PUT /v11/video_inputs/{id}/alarm_settings (field alarmDelayInSeconds) — existing fields in that config are preserved. Does not trigger the siren itself; call bosch_camera_siren_trigger afterwards to fire it with the new duration.

Raises hardware_unsupported for non-Gen2-Indoor-II cameras (matches bosch_camera_siren_trigger's own gating). Raises invalid_argument if seconds is outside 10-300. Raises privacy_blocked when the camera is in privacy mode.

Args: camera: Camera name (case-insensitive). seconds: New siren duration, 10-300 seconds inclusive.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
cameraYes
secondsYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
alarm_delay_secondsYesConfigured siren duration in seconds (Bosch API field 'alarmDelayInSeconds')
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Describes read-modify-write behavior, preservation of existing fields, no trigger side effect, and detailed error cases. No annotations provided, so description carries full burden, and it does so thoroughly.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Concise yet comprehensive: front-loaded purpose, technical details, errors, and parameter list in a clear structure with no wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Covers all essential aspects: purpose, usage, parameters, side effects, error handling, and compatibility. Output schema exists, so return values are not needed. Complete for a tool of this complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%, but description adds full semantics: camera (case-insensitive name), seconds (range 10-300), and context for each parameter.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states the tool sets siren alarm duration for Gen2 Indoor II cameras only, specifies verb 'Set' and resource, and distinguishes from sibling bosch_camera_siren_trigger by stating it does not trigger the siren.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly tells when to use (before triggering), directs to call bosch_camera_siren_trigger afterwards, and lists error conditions that guide when not to use (e.g., unsupported hardware).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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