Flic Uses CES Warm-Up Event to Demo Next-Generation Smart Buttons

The new Flic 2 smart button was introduced to the media today at Techfluence. It offers improved triggers and more.

If you've never used smart buttons, you're missing out. Instead of using your phone or voice to control your smart home, you can just tap pre-programmed buttons and trigger entire routines.

One of the most well-known names in the business is Flic. It joined Sharp at the CES warm-up event, Techfluence, to talk about its next-generation smart button.

Called the Flic 2, you can now use up to three triggers (one push, double push, and hold), each of which can be pre-programmed to a specific task or routine.

Importantly for a smart button, the Flic 2 integrates with all the major apps and hardware in your home. The list of supported services includes Philips Hue, Spotify, Apple HomeKit, SONOS, IFTTT, Zapier, Slack, and Logitech Harmony.

The Flic 2 also features a Universal mode. When enabled, you can make the Flic smart button mimick other types of Bluetooth devices and program actions. For example, you could turn it into a slide clicker during a presentation or as a record button for your webcam.

To maximize the Flic 2, you'll need the companies Hub Long Range (Hub LR), too. It lets you run up to 63 buttons simultaneously and adds improved infrared compatibility.

A Hub LR and four Flic 2 buttons are available in the $160 starter kit. If you already have a Hub LR, you can buy a double pack of Flic 2 devices for $50.

For more news out of Techfluence, check out our coverage of Sharp's new smart microwaves.

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