Flic

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Country: Sweden (SE)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Shortcut Media AB (Sweden)
Pricing: Free with in-app purchases
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android

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Smart Home Apps

Overview

Flic is a smart button system consisting of wireless buttons and a hub that connect to a companion mobile app for controlling smart home devices, apps, and services via physical button presses. Users pair buttons with actions like single press, double press, or hold to trigger functions such as sending SMS, controlling lights, music, or appliances. It targets smart home users seeking simple physical controls over apps or voice commands, with support for hubs enabling broader connectivity.²³

Key Features

Button Actions - Assign single press, double press, or hold to trigger custom actions like SMS, music control, or light changes.
Flic Hub Integration - Connects multiple buttons for centralized control of internet-connected devices.
Twist Button Support - Handles push, double push, twist, and push & twist for dimming lights or adjusting volume.
HTTP Requests - Sends custom HTTP requests via hub to control APIs like home automation systems.
Shortcuts Integration - Triggers iOS Shortcuts or similar automations via URL schemes.
Icon Stickers - Customizable stickers to label button functions.
Advanced Dimming - Supports brightness, color, temperature, and scene blending for compatible lights.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic app setup and button pairing; limited actions.
In-App Purchases	Varies	Additional buttons, hubs, or premium features like advanced integrations.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on iOS 14+ for iPhone/iPad and Android 7+. Requires Bluetooth for direct button pairing; Flic Hub needed for multi-button and internet control. No web or desktop app; hub-dependent features unavailable without hub.³

Integrations & Ecosystem

Philips Hue lights
HomeKit (via hub)
Alexa
Matter
iOS Shortcuts
HTTP requests/API
Music players
Health app data entry

Alternatives

App	Difference
IKEA TRÅDFRI	Wireless buttons focused on IKEA ecosystem with direct Zigbee support, less app flexibility than Flic.
Aqara Button	Zigbee-based for Hubitat/SmartThings, requires hub but lower cost than Flic buttons.
Eve Button	HomeKit-native with Thread support, limited to Apple ecosystem unlike Flic's broad integrations.
Amazon Dash Button (discontinued)	Single-purpose for reordering; Flic offers programmable multi-actions.

Reputation

Flic is recognized for reliable performance and ease of setup in smart button category, praised for broad compatibility and simple physical controls.² Users note strong integration with lights, music, and automations, though some report hub dependency limits direct Bluetooth range.⁸ Criticisms include occasional pairing issues and lack of native Google Home support.

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