Module Input Modules

Input Modules

Category: Input · Free

Ultra Card includes nine input modules that bind directly to Home Assistant input_* and counter helpers, plus toggle / switch entities. They're the visual UI for HA's helper system.

Module	Type	Bound to
Text Input	text_input	input_text.*
Date/Time Input	datetime_input	input_datetime.*
Number Input	number_input	input_number.*
Slider Input	slider_input	input_number.* (range slider style)
Select Input	select_input	input_select.*
Boolean Input	boolean_input	input_boolean.* or switch.*
Button Input	button_input	input_button.*
Counter Input	counter_input	counter.* (increment / decrement / reset)
Color Input	color_input	input_text.* (storing hex) or light.*

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Common configuration

All input modules share a similar pattern:

General

• Entity — the HA helper to bind
• Custom name — override the entity friendly name
• Show name / show icon — toggles
• Custom icon (optional)

Visual style

• Style preset — flat / glass / outline / minimal / accent
• Background, border, radius via Design-System

Behavior

• Confirmation on change — optional dialog for destructive ops
• Debounce — milliseconds before sending the change

Actions / Logic / Design

Standard 4-tab editor.

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Per-module quirks

Text Input

• Single line by default; multiline flag for textarea-style.
• Pattern for client-side validation.

Date/Time Input

• Mode: date / time / datetime (matches the helper's has_date / has_time).
• Locale-aware format.

Number Input

• Stepper buttons (+ / −) on either side, plus typed input.
• Hide stepper — text-only entry.
• Min / max / step pulled from the helper, overridable.

Slider Input

• Range slider only (drag to set).
• For full slider styling and split layouts, prefer Module-Slider-Control with entity_type: input_number.

Select Input

• Two display modes: dropdown or chip.
• Chip mode shows all options at once — best for 2–4 options.

Boolean Input

• Toggle switch styled to match HA themes.
• Works on both input_boolean.* and switch.* entities.

Button Input

• A single press button calling input_button.press.
• Custom label / icon / hold action.

Counter Input

• + / − / Reset buttons.
• Reset confirmation recommended.
• Min / max from the counter helper.

Color Input

• Color picker storing hex in input_text.*, or controlling light.* directly.
• When bound to a light, calls light.turn_on with the picked color.

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When to use vs. native HA cards

These input modules give you Ultra Card's full design system, conditional logic, and template support on top of HA helpers — useful when:

• You want a consistent look across your whole dashboard.
• You want to hide / show inputs based on state.
• You want template-driven labels or icons.

For minimal setups, HA's built-in Entities card with input_* rows is also fine.

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Examples

• Quick note — Text Input bound to input_text.note, multiline, used as a sticky note on a kitchen tablet.
• Lock auto-close timer — Number Input bound to input_number.lock_delay with min 0, max 60, step 5, used by an automation.
• Mode picker — Select Input bound to input_select.house_mode with chip display showing Home/Away/Vacation.
• Wake-up alarm — Date/Time Input bound to input_datetime.alarm_time — automation reads this for the alarm.
• Visit counter — Counter Input bound to counter.fridge_opens, with daily reset.