How to choose the type of physical control

Differences between switch, push button, cycle mode, sensor, inverted sensor and disabled input.

Moduli Freedompro 2 min read

The physical control type must match the device actually connected to the module input.

In short: a wrong selection can cause double commands, inverted states, or unexpected behavior.

Freedompro physical control types
The configuration screens for the physical control type.

Available types

Type When to use it
Switch For a stable control that maintains its position
Button For a momentary control
Button in cyclic mode To control multiple states or outputs by moving to the next one at each press
Sensor For an input that reports a state
Inverted sensor When the sensor logic must be reversed
None To completely disable the physical input

Cyclic mode for lights

Module Sequence
2 channels ON/OFF → OFF/ON → ON/ON → OFF/OFF
4 channels The sequence is applied to pairs 1-2 and 3-4

The sequence starts again from the combination that matches the current state.

Cyclic mode for shutters

Accessory Sequence
Shutter Up → Stop → Down → Stop

The next press is determined by the current state and motion. If the shutter is already at the end stop, an unnecessary Stop step is skipped.

How to change the control type

  1. Open Freedompro Home.
  2. Open the module settings.
  3. Select the accessory or channel.
  4. Open Button type or Control type.
  5. Select the correct option.
  6. Immediately test the physical control.

After every change, verify both the physical control and the app control.