CES 2025: Shortcut Labs’ newest controller unveiled at Las Vegas tech expo
The Flic Duo is the newest sensible controller from Shortcut Labs, following on from the massive success of the Flic button vary, which is a agency favourite right here at The Ambient.
There have been really two generations of Flic buttons earlier than the Flic Twist went stay on the finish of 2023.
The Flic Duo, which has simply had its official unveiling over in Las Vegas at CES 2025, packs – as you’ll have guessed from the title – a pair of sensible buttons in a single type issue.
Nevertheless it isn’t merely a double-up of an everyday Flic button. In case you detach it from its magnetic mount, you may unlock an entire new world of prospects.
Swipes, rotations, and different gestures remodel it right into a full-blown distant management on your sensible residence.
Lights, music, blinds, no matter your setup, the Duo ought to have it coated, with as much as 30 ‘instructions’ allowed.
Very similar to the Twist, you’ll have to mix gestures and numerous faucet and/or holds of buttons to get to that 30 quantity although.
However you may preserve issues easy although; for instance you may have it dimming lights when it’s on the wall, however controlling your music when it’s in your hand.
A brand new addition to the Flic combine is that it may be tracked down when you lose it; the Flic app could make it beep.
The Duo can double as a private alarm, providing options like fall detection and emergency escalation.
Launching initially for pre-orders on 28 January, the Flic Duo will begin transport in Q2.