> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://think2switch.gitbook.io/think2switch-knowledge-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://think2switch.gitbook.io/think2switch-knowledge-guide/setup-guide/control/control-modes.md).

# Control Modes

## Control Modes

Control modes decide how your command(s) control Outputs after you press Start.

Choose the control mode from a drop down on the top left of the Control tab.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/A6WlTRlx2b1cRz0anPn6/blobs/FnVqxvNpR15ynqDj1KgK/IMG_0852.PNG" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## If you have one Command

### Direct mode

Direct mode lets you control an output of your choice.

To use direct mode:

* Select direct mode
* Tap Start
* A single enable button appears on each output
  * Tap enable of the output you wish to control
  * The name of the command appears at the top of the output.
* Use your command
  * The output activates

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/A6WlTRlx2b1cRz0anPn6/blobs/URFSLMEmvSF7CllKUyWc/Simulator%20Screenshot%20-%20iPhone%2017%20-%202026-06-01%20at%2017.01.29.png" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### One Switch Scan

One Switch Scan automatically enables outputs, one at a time.

To use one switch scan:

* Select one switch scan
* Press Start
* When the output you want is enabled, use your command to activate it.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/A6WlTRlx2b1cRz0anPn6/blobs/yARL1ApxWPD6Bioy8Chq/Simulator%20Screenshot%20-%20iPhone%2017%20-%202026-06-01%20at%2017.02.29.png" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## If you have two Commands

### Direct mode

Direct mode lets you control an output of your choice with the command of your choice

To use direct mode:

* Select direct mode
* Tap Start
* Each output has two enables, one for each command
  * Tap the enable button corresponding to the command
  * The name of the command appears at the top of the output.
* Use one of your commands
  * Outputs enabled for that command will activate

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/A6WlTRlx2b1cRz0anPn6/blobs/l91tmzR0CzyBK8AJzp1l/Simulator%20Screenshot%20-%20iPhone%2017%20-%202026-06-01%20at%2017.06.51.png" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### One Switch Scan

See [One Switch Scan](#one-switch-scan) section above. &#x20;

See [Control settings](/think2switch-knowledge-guide/setup-guide/control/control-settings.md#one-switch-scan-with-two-commands) to adjust which command is used when scanning.

### Two Switch Scan

Two Switch Scan uses two commands to enable and activate an output:

* **Move** Command
  * To move to the next output and enable it
  * The strength of this command appears in a blue bar at the bottom of the screen
* **Select** Command
  * Activates the enabled output
  * The strength of this command appears on the output itself

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/A6WlTRlx2b1cRz0anPn6/blobs/vfMuUGH9fJNddCEBxuTw/Simulator%20Screenshot%20-%20iPhone%2017%20-%202026-06-01%20at%2017.14.59.png" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>