How do I create and switch between modes with MouthX?

Modes allow you to save different MouthX control configurations and switch between them depending on what you want to do. For example, you can create different modes for phone navigation, computer control, typing, productivity, gaming, or creative apps.

Each mode can have its own actions, gestures, sensitivity settings, shortcuts, and control behaviour assigned to each input. In this article, we'll help you do it with suction, or manually.

How to create a new mode

You can create a new mode from the Aurax App.

1. Open the Aurax App.
2. Go to Settings, then the Modes section.
3. Select Create new mode.
4. Choose whether you want to start from a template or create a mode from scratch.
5. Name the mode and click Save.
6. Configure the controls you want to use. This can include scrolling, pointer control, or quick commands such as Copy, Paste, or Skip song, but there's tons of possibilities for you to choose from.
7. Assign the actions you want to either joystick or to available gestures.
8. For quick commands, we recommend using the jaw joystick / J2. This allows you to trigger shortcuts while keeping the tongue joystick / J1 as a pointer.
9. Adjust sensitivity settings if needed. If you do not want to use head tracking, you can also turn it off.
10. Save the mode.

And you should be ready to go!

Using mode templates

The Aurax App includes mode templates to help you get started faster.

Templates are preconfigured profiles designed for common use cases. You can use a template as it is or customize it later to match your preferences.

How to switch between modes from MouthX

You can switch between modes directly from MouthX using suction.

1. Make sure you are not pressing any joystick.
2. Keep your mouth closed.
3. Apply suction for 1.5 seconds.
4. Wait for the haptic confirmation.
5. Release suction.
6. MouthX will switch to the next available mode.

Mode switching vs device switching with suction

MouthX also uses suction to switch devices, but the timing is different:

• 1.5 seconds: switch mode
• 3 seconds: switch device

If you hold suction for too long, MouthX may switch device instead of switching mode.

How to switch modes manually from the Aurax App

You can also switch modes manually from the Aurax App.

Use this option if you want to select a specific mode directly or if you are still getting used to switching modes from MouthX.

1. Open the Aurax App.
2. Select the mode you want to use from the main screen. If you don't see the one you want to pick, check that it's in your favorites.
3. Confirm or activate that mode.

If something does not respond as expected

If something does not respond as expected, open the Aurax App, edit the mode, and save the changes. If that does not help, contact Aurax Support.