Flic
Physical smart buttons, dimmers, and hubs that trigger automations with a push or twist
Flic is a physical smart-button platform from Shortcut Labs AB, a Swedish company founded in 2013. It provides wireless buttons, a dimmer/dial, a dual-button remote, and hubs that trigger automations over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, connecting to a phone, hub, or computer. The platform is designed to make digital services accessible through physical controls, with open APIs for custom projects and business deployments.
The product line includes Flic Button, Flic Twist, Flic Duo, Flic Hub and Hub LR, and Flic Gateway, along with accessories. Developer tools include the Mobile SDK, Flic MIDI Controller, Keyboard Emulator, Mouse Emulator, Flic for OSC, Flic for Mac, Developer Portal, Flic Hub Studio, and Flic MQTT. Business offerings include Device Manager, Flic Cloud Buttons, Message Button, and an IoT Gateway. The platform supports integrations across healthcare, hospitality, retail, logistics, automotive, and other industries.
Flic is aimed at both smart-home users and business deployments. Products are sold individually or in bundles, such as starter kits and multi-packs. SDKs are described as free and open. Business solutions are offered through direct contact rather than self-serve plans.
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