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Shortcut Buttons for Common Tasks to Control WiFi, Bluetooth & Infrared Devices without a Smartphone

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Flic Hub: Simplify Home Control with Smart Buttons

Flic Hub: Simplify Home Control with Smart Buttons

Flic Hub: Simplify Home Control with Smart Buttons

Flic Hub: Simplify Home Control with Smart Buttons

Flic Hub: Simplify Home Control with Smart Buttons

Shortcut Buttons for Common Tasks to Control WiFi, Bluetooth & Infrared Devices without a Smartphone

Shortcut Buttons for Common Tasks to Control WiFi, Bluetooth & Infrared Devices without a Smartphone

Shortcut Buttons for Common Tasks to Control WiFi, Bluetooth & Infrared Devices without a Smartphone

Shortcut Buttons for Common Tasks to Control WiFi, Bluetooth & Infrared Devices without a Smartphone

Shortcut Labs
Shortcut Labs
Shortcut Labs
Shortcut Labs
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Stockholm, Sweden
$659,438 USD by 6,575 backers
$415,242 USD by 4,661 backers on Aug 20, 2017
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Overview
Create a smart home that guests & family can control at the press of a button. Control your WiFi, Bluetooth or infrared devices & your favorite app services without your phone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new Flic Hub lets anyone in your home control devices you'd normally need multiple apps or remotes to use.

 

 

 





 

 

 
 

With the add-on IR accessory you can control TVs, home entertainment systems, & air conditioners to name a few.
 

 
 
 
 
 
Combines WiFi, Bluetooth, and Infrared to control your outdoor & indoor home automation & entertainment devices.
 
 
 
 
Check out this video made by one of our top Flic Button users: 
 
 
 

 

 

 
The Flic Hub gives you a lot more control and flexibility when controlling your Flic buttons.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Watch this Flic super-user show off how they've automated their home controls with Flic. 
 


 




 
 
 


Flic buttons will work up to 100 feet from the Hub. For comparison, the typical WiFi Router will work up to 150 feet. If you own multiple WiFi routers, then you should pre-order more Flic Hubs. You can pre-order as many as you need.




The Flic app lets you easily set up Flic button control.







New compatibility, better connectivity, and more control all packaged into a beautiful design.

 

 


Flic and the Flic Hub are highly customizable for the advanced user.


Configure advanced workflows by setting up Flic with IFTTT, Zapier, Microsoft Flow or even the HTTP request function in our apps to command anything you can dream of. All of these are available in iOS, Android and Mac already, and will of course be available for the Flic Hub as well.

Did you know that Flic works perfectly with your Mac? You can also write your own plugins to the Mac app it order to extend its features.

Use Flic in your own App by implementing our Flic SDK for iOS and Android.



If you know what you’re doing, you’ll recognize the structure of the Flic Hub. It’s basically an advanced Linux computer, much like a better-looking Raspberry Pi, with a two separate Bluetooth controllers (yep, two) for increased stability, excellent connectivity features and brilliant design. And yes, you can hack it as you please.



We’re not fooling around when it comes to security. No one has managed to break the Flic protocol, and trust us, they tried. The Flic hub security level is equally high. The Hub is password protected and can only be accessed with our App and the BLE communication between the two is SPAKE2+ encrypted. On the network side no ports are open to the outside world. All communication with our backend goes over TLS. That means no one will be able to reach your network from outside via the Flic Hub. Unless, of course, you give them your Hub password. Don’t do that.




Built entirely at our community's request, the Flic Hub has gone through numerous design iterations and development tests.




Shortcut Labs was founded out of the passion to make great technology simple. We are a bunch of brilliant engineers, creatives and entrepreneurs leading a hardware revolution from Stockholm, Sweden. There is one thing we do better than everyone else: Simplicity

We're coming back to Indiegogo after successfully raising over 800% of the Indiegogo funding goal for the Flic Smart Button in 2014. With years of improving Flic and shipping to thousands of customers worldwide, we're finally ready to reveal our latest product. The Flic Hub is finally here on Indiegogo, back where it all began. We hope you're as excited about it as we are. 

 




 


 




We are able to ship worldwide.* 

Please see reward details for the shipping cost that applies to you.

*We can not ship to these countries: Andorra, Belarus, New Caledonia, Comoros, Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French, Polynesia, Greenland, Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Papua New Guinea, Reunion, Russia, Sao Tome And Principe, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria , Tunisia , Turkey, Ukraine, Yemen,  Zimbabwe, Aland Islands, Bouvet Island, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, Eritrea, French Guiana, French Southern Territories, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands, Holy See (Vatican City State), Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iraq, Democratic People's Republic Of Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Saint Helena, San Marino, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands, Tajikistan, Western Sahara.



We plan to ship the product in October 2017*. If you supported us and contributed after the 20th of July, we plan to ship your order in December 2017* IF you supported us and contributed after the 19th of August, we plan to ship your order in April 2018.* We will keep you up to date on our progress and the expected delivery date of your order.  

 *Actual ship dates may vary. We will keep you notified of your product ship date.



By backing now you'll get to own one of the very first Flic Hubs off the line plus exclusive access to provide valuable feedback that will shape future generations of the product.

  




How can I see if my order has been confirmed? If you look under the ‘My Contributions’ tab located under your Indiegogo account then you will see if your order has been accepted and processed.
I’ve ordered the Hub + 3 Flic Buttons perk (or x2 Hubs + 6 Flic Buttons) what colour Flic buttons will I receive? You will get a Black and White combo pack. 
For the 3 Flic Button orders it includes x1 Black + x2 White Flic Buttons. 
The 6 Flic Button orders will include x2 Black + x4 White Flic Button
How much is shipping for the IR accessory? If you have purchased the $20 IR accessory perk in addition to the Hub perk then you will not be charged additional shipping. You will only pay the shipping cost associated with the Hub itself.

 

What is the Flic Hub? The Flic Hub is our latest product. It acts as a link between your Flic buttons and your connected devices and services. The beauty of the Hub is that you no longer have to rely on your phone as the gateway, giving you a much more reliable & stable connection. It also comes with an optional IR accessory that allows you to control your TV, Set Top Box, HiFi sound system and much more directly from the Hub.
What is the Flic Hub App? The Flic Hub app is built into the existing Flic app and is only needed when you want to set up the click, double click and hold functions for each of your Flic buttons. You can also use the app to manage all your connected buttons and 3rd party service providers.
Do I have to buy Flics in order for the Flic Hub to work? Yes, you will need to have a least 1 Flic in order to use the Hub. 
I have Flics already, will they work with the Hub or do I need to buy new Flics? Great! All Flics will work with the Hub!
Can all the actions in my current Flic App be used with Flic Hub? Most of the apps currently supported by Flic will be available on the Hub. Unfortunately phone specific actions such as send text message or hang up call will not work on the Hub, but if you still want these then connect the Flic to your phone :) As always we will be continually adding to the action list and partners which are supported so your Hub’s capabilities will continue to improve.
Can one Flic Hub have multiple simultaneous users? Yes. The Hub is perfect for the whole family to use and can support up to 64 simultaneous Flic connections at the same time.
What are the technical specification of the Hub? Connectivity
  • Bluetooth Classic
  • Bluetooth Low Energy
  • WiFi
  • Ethernet
  • IR (optional accessory not included)
  • 3.5mm audio out/mic in
Range
  • Bluetooth Classic & Low Energy - typically 100 feet (30m)
  • Wifi - typically 150 feet (45m)
  • IR accessory - Line of sight 
Size & Weight 
  • 85x50x15mm
  • 99g
Power 
  • Micro USB (1A recommended, 0.5A min)
  • 1.5 Watts typical
Materials
  • PC/ABS plastic 
  • Reusable double sided adhesive 
IP rating
  • IP4X (indoor use only)

 

How does the Flic Hub connect to my devices?
  • The Hub combines WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. 
  • Connect the Hub to your local WiFi network and it will be able to communicate with any other WiFi/Internet connected devices, both on your network and remotely.
  • Connect the Hub to your Bluetooth devices, such as Bluetooth speakers, and bring the Hub to life allowing it to play sounds (perfect for use as a doorbell).
  • Connect the optional IR accessory via the 3.5mm jack and control millions of legacy devices such as TV’s, Stereo Amplifiers, & Air Conditioners.
Will all my original/current Flic configurations be linked directly to the Hub? Yes, to an extent. As long as you’re logged in via the same Flic account all of your Flic configurations should transfer over without you needing to reconfigure all your existing buttons. Unfortunately not all configurations will be available on the hub, e.g. phone specific actions such as send text message, or hang up call. Those that are compatible will be transferred once you pair the button to the Hub.
Do I need to pair my other smart devices to the Flic Hub? Yes and no. The Hub will communicate with your other smart devices over a WiFi connection. As long as your other smart devices are correctly set up and connected to a network it will work seamlessly. If you want to connect Bluetooth devices to the Hub e.g. a Bluetooth speaker, then this can be done through the Flic app.

 

What is the range of the Flic Hub? Up to 150 feet (45m) depending on the environment, indoors this is typically up to 100 feet (30m).
How do I connect my Flics to the Hub?
  1. Download the Flic app, already available on the Apple App Store & Google Play Store
  2. Once we start shipping you will then find a new tab for the Hub within our Flic App where you can pair your Flic buttons to the Hub.
  3. After this pairing the phone is no longer needed unless you need to edit the button configuration.
How many Flics can I connect to the Flic Hub? Up to 64 Flic Buttons, as of today. If you have a use case in mind that would require more reach out to us and we can see what we can do!
I have a big house, can I purchase additional Hubs to extend my range?  Yes. Each Hub has a range of around 100 feet (30m) so if you need to extend this then adding additional hubs is recommended. If you have a Flic that you keep on your keychain or wear around the house then simply pair it once with each Hub you own and it will ensure a seamless experience in any room, great for music control around the entire house.
Can I power the Hub via a laptop or PC? Yes, however we recommend that you connect it directly to a wall outlet via a USB power adapter that is able to supply a minimum of 1A output. This will ensure that you have the best possible experience.
Can I connect the Hub directly to my router/network switch? Yes, you can connect an ethernet cable directly from the Hub to your router/network switch.
Can I connect the Hub to my Bluetooth speaker? Yes! The Hub can connect to your speakers either with Bluetooth or with a standard 3.5mm Audio Jack cable.
Can I connect the Hub to my WiFi speaker? Yes, no problem. As long as your WiFi speaker, e.g. a Sonos, is already setup and connected to a network then the Hub and Flic will be able to control it. 
What is IR and how can this control my TV, set top box, etc...?  In a nutshell it means that a Flic can replace all your remote controls!
IR means infrared and it's the way that old remote controls can communicate with TV’s, sound systems, air conditioners. We have developed an IR blaster accessory that you can connect to the hub that works like these old remote controls. This means you can clear the clutter on your coffee table and put all those old remote controls in the drawer as Flic can now replace them.
Is the Hub safe? Yes, we take your privacy and security seriously so you can be sure that the Flic Hub will keep you and your smart home safe from threats.
Adding such a device to my home network is a security risk, is the Hub protected? Yes the Hub is password protected keeping you and your smart home safe. Our protocol between the hub and the app uses both encryption and cryptographic signatures. On the network side no ports are open to the outside world. All communication with our backend goes over TLS. No other interface is used.
Does the Flic Hub maintain a connection to my Flic buttons? Yes, once you pair a Flic to your Hub this will be remembered forever until you decide to disconnect it. This ensures that the Flic will work first time, every time with very low latency.
Will this constant connection drain my Flic button battery? No, Flic will go into sleep/passive mode when you are not using it and will wake up instantly when you press it. Flic and the Hub use BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) which consumes so little power that you can rest assured that your Flic will last for up to 18 months on a single battery.
Can everyone in the house connect to the Flic Hub to control the devices? Once you connect a Flic to the Hub anyone in your house can use it! Your family, friends, even your dog! Each Hub will need to have an owner who links their partner/3rd party accounts to the Hub which can then be used by everyone else. The Hub itself is password protected so that only the owner can add new buttons and make changes unless they share the password to authorize others to do this.
I currently use Flic through my smartphone to connect with my smart devices and have noticed some lag. Will the Hub fix this? Yes, we have worked extremely hard to improve this and the Hub will ensure a much more responsive experience.
Does the Flic Hub support zigbee/z-wave? The Flic Hub is not able to directly control ZigBee or Z-Wave devices but we do support several Smartlights, Smartlocks, etc.. through the local network and cloud (IFTTT). Also we’re constantly building support for more and more devices.
Does the Hub support Apple ‘Homekit’? HomeKit will not be supported on the Hub at launch. We think it's great they have created a more open community by removing the MFI chip requirement. As such we will explore adding HomeKit in future software updates but we can't promise anything at this stage.

 

How many features and devices can I control with the Flic Hub? As many as you’d like! Each Flic supports three actions: Click, Double Click and Hold. For each action you can assign a chain of events such as: 
Single click = Turn on TV, Turn on Lights, Start Coffee Brewer etc.
What compatibility information is important to know? As long as you have WiFi or ethernet connected devices the the Hub can communicate with them. Some actions may not be directly listed in our app however through IFTTT many devices can be controlled via a Flic. 
The Hub can also communicate with Bluetooth classic devices and IR (infrared) however the connection range is limited.
To setup and manage the Hub settings a Bluetooth connection is required, so you need to turn on the bluetooth on your phone.
Can I attach the Flic Hub to a surface, or is it a standing product? Both! If you want to stick it somewhere then you can use the a double sided adhesive (optional accessory) that allows you to stick the Hub to any surface similar to Flic so you can stick it discretely behind the cabinet or under a table. The sticker is reusable and can be rinsed under water in case it gets dirty.
How is the Flic Hub powered? The Hub is powered via a Micro USB cable so you can connect it to any USB outlet. We recommended that you use a 1A output to ensure the best experience.
Can I have my Flic Hub outside to control my outdoor devices? The Hub is recommended as an indoor product only. You can still control any devices that are outside if they are connected to the same WiFi network though!
What is the size of the Hub? 85x50x15mm
What is the power consumption of the Flic Hub? 1.5 Watts (typical)
Does the Hub have a speaker built in? No. The Hub has 3.5mm Audio Jack and Bluetooth so you can connect the Hub to any speaker of your choice.

 

How do I choose what to control? In the Flic app we will have a new tab where you can see all your Hubs. Within this Hub tab you can connect and configure your Flics. It will be just as easy as it is now with the Flic app.
How will I know if the Flic is connected to my phone or my hub?

Within the Flic app we will have a new tab for the Hub.

Connect a Flic via the Hub tab and your Flics will connect to your Hub

Connect a Flic via the Flic tab and your Flics will connect to your phone

It’s as simple as that!

I’ve found a software bug (something is not working/functioning strangely), how can I report this? We really appreciate your feedback on these issues as it makes Flic and the app better for everyone. Please send us a quick email at support@shortcutlabs.com and we will take a look.
The app is only in English, do you have any language options? We only support the App in English at this time, but stay tuned for further updates.

 

I want to integrate my device with the Flic Hub, can I do that? We are working on how we can open the Hub for you to build your own plugins, stay tuned!
I want to run my own software on the hub, how can I do this? Once we’ve build support for 3rd party plugins you’ll be able to run your own software as a plugin.
I have an idea to use Flic Hub in my business, who do I contact? We love to hear you new and exciting ideas. Please send an email to support@shortcutlabs.com with your idea or use case! Our CTO will review these and get back to you with more info.
Where can I find more information for developing on Flic & the Flic Hub? Head over to this link.
Where can I find more information for developing on Flic & the Flic Hub? Head over to this link.

 

When will the Flic Hub be ready for shipping? Our current target is to start shipping the Hubs towards the end of October. If you supported us and contributed after the 20th of July we plan to ship end of November. If you supported us and contributed after the 19th of August we plan to ship in April 2018.  On the Indiegogo ‘Updates’ page we will constantly keep everyone up to date with the latest news on our production progress.
Where does it ship from? EU orders will be shipped from within the EU. Shipping location for all other orders are TBC.
Will I have to pay import taxes? EU and US customers will not be charged any import taxes. For all other countries please see the following link if there is any import taxes for your country, keep in mind that the numbers on this website are only indicative. https://www.dutycalculator.com/hs-lookup/127760... 
What if I need to change address? Send us an email at support@shortcutlabs.com and include the email address you use on Indiegogo and we will change it for you!

 

I can't find my question in the FAQ’s, what can I do? Post your question directly in the campaign page and we will get back to you with the answer. 
Otherwise you can also contact us via any of our social media pages or directly on our website www.flic.io

 

 

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