The broom of flying (DMG p. 156) operates on command words. Most items that use command words seem to specify that they take an action, but the broom doesn't say anything. I also can't find anything in the general magic item rules giving a default for command words. Am I missing some information here (maybe there is unlisted errata in a newer DMG), or is this a hole that hasn't been clarified?

If we don't have any information, how would you run it, and what's your reason?

I've been letting our party use it without an action...but I'm not sure that is correct, especially since the other items that allow flight do require actions. The broom of flying actually has a lot going for it (no attunement, and only uncommon, for instance) so it seems like it might be a bit strong to let you just use it as a pure movement enhancer at the cost of a free hand.

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