Flic 2 Smart Button
VERDICT
Sometimes, the smartest technology is a simple button. Flic 2 is the ultimate shortcut. It allows you to trigger complex smart home scenes without speaking to Alexa or unlocking your phone. It’s expensive for a "button," but the convenience is addictive.
The Big Picture
Voice assistants are great, but do you really want to yell "Hey Google, turn off the lights" at 3 AM? Or explain to your grandmother how to use the iPad to turn on the TV? Flic 2 solves this. It brings back the tactile feel of a switch but makes it programmable to do literally anything.
👆 One Button, Three Actions
It’s not just On/Off.
The Flexibility: You can program it for:
1. Push: Toggle lights.
2. Double Push: Start your "Movie Time" scene (dim lights, turn on TV).
3. Hold: Turn off everything in the house (Goodnight mode).
📡 The Hub vs. Phone
Flic works in two ways.
Direct to Phone: Good for personal use (music control).
With the Flic Hub LR: Essential for smart homes. The Hub keeps the buttons connected to your Wi-Fi/HomeKit/Alexa 24/7 so anyone in the house can use them, even if your phone isn't there.
✅ The Pros
- Tiny and sticks anywhere (adhesive is reusable).
- Incredible battery life (up to 3 years).
- Supports Apple HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT, and Sonos.
- Tactile "click" feels satisfying.
❌ The Cons
- Expensive (~$160 for a Hub + 3 buttons kit).
- Without the Hub, functionality is limited and slow.
- Small size means toddlers might swallow it (keep it high).
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you want to make your smart home "guest-friendly" or hate voice commands.
NO if you only have Philips Hue lights (just buy the cheaper Hue Smart Button which pairs directly).
See the showdown: Flic 2 vs. Philips Hue Smart Button Comparison