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### Flic Duo Smart Button & Flic Hub Mini Review
#### Summary
The Flic Duo is a smart button that offers great flexibility with physical controls, gesture input, and native integrations. It works well when set up, especially when paired with a hub for expanded capabilities. However, its high price and limited compatibility with systems like Home Assistant may deter experienced smart home users. For those looking for a simple control solution with safety features, the Flic Duo remains a premium choice.
#### Pros
– Highly flexible controls with gestures and placement awareness
– Excellent native integrations for media and lighting
– Reliable performance, especially with a hub
#### Cons
– More expensive than competing Zigbee buttons
– Limited integration with Home Assistant
– Gesture setup may be complex for some users
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The Flic Duo is a unique smart button that combines traditional button presses with gesture input for controlling connected devices. It can be used as a wall-mounted switch or a handheld remote, offering different interactions based on its placement. When paired with a Flic Hub, it can control a variety of devices, including lights, media players, and more.
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To enhance its capabilities, the Flic Duo can be paired with a Flic Hub Mini or Flic Hub LR, which provide additional features like Matter support, Apple HomeKit compatibility, and extended range. These hubs act as bridges between the Flic buttons and other smart home devices, allowing for seamless integration and control.
#### Specification
– **Battery Life:** Up to 3 years
– **Dimensions:** 51 × 29 × 8mm
– **Indoor Range:** Up to 50m
– **LED Indicator:** 3-colour LED
– **Compatibility:** Flic Hub, Hub LR & Hub Mini, iOS, Android & more
– **Triggers:** Push, Double Push, Hold, Hold & Swipe, Hold & Twist
– **Matter Support:** Compatible through Flic Hub
– **Apple HomeKit:** Push, Double-Push & Hold accessible through Flic Hub LR
– **Customisation:** White or black; extra icon stickers included
– **Open SDK:** Through Flic Hub LR
– **HID & MIDI:** Coming in future update
#### Features
– **Wall Switch and Handheld Modes:** The Flic Duo can function as a wall switch for simple actions like turning lights on/off, or as a handheld remote for more complex gestures like adjusting volume or brightness.
– **Smart Home and Media Control:** It can control various smart home and media devices, allowing for seamless integration and automation.
– **Safety and Location Features:** The Flic Duo comes with safety features like fall detection and SOS alerts, making it suitable for elderly care or emergency situations.
– **Integrations and Hubs:** It integrates with popular platforms like Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Matter ecosystems, Philips Hue, Sonos, and more. The Flic Hub LR and Flic Hub Mini expand its capabilities further.
#### Design
The Flic Duo features two physical buttons and a motion sensor for various triggers and actions. It has a compact, minimalist design with a magnetic mounting plate, making it versatile for different use cases. The device is well-built and available in black or white color options.
#### Flic App & Set Up
Setting up the Flic Duo is done through the Flic app on iOS or Android, offering a seamless process for naming the device and assigning triggers. The app provides a range of actions and integrations to customize the button’s functionality. The app also handles more advanced features like the “Scene Blender” mode for smooth transitions between lighting scenes.
#### Flic Mini Hub
The Flic Hub Mini is a compact device that connects to your home network via Wi-Fi, allowing Flic buttons to function without relying on your smartphone’s Bluetooth range. It provides better range and multi-user support, making it ideal for larger homes or shared environments.
#### Compatible Services / Providers
The Flic Duo supports a wide range of services, including Philips Hue, Sonos, Spotify, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and generic smart home devices. It also works with Matter-enabled devices, expanding its compatibility with various ecosystems.
#### Home Assistant & Matter
Integrating Flic with Home Assistant can be challenging, as Flic acts as a Matter hub rather than a device that can be integrated into other Matter controllers. However, there are workarounds and alternative methods to add Flic buttons to Home Assistant using webhooks.
#### Available Actions
Flic offers extensive actions that can be customized through the app, allowing for unique and personalized interactions with connected devices. The app provides a visual guide for setting up gestures, making it easy to configure complex actions.
#### Performance
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