The Flipper Zero creators’ Busy Bar productiveness show will go on sale subsequent month

First introduced over a 12 months in the past in April 2025, the Busy Bar might be accessible for buy beginning on July 14th when the gadget additionally begins delivery. Created by the identical staff behind the Flipper Zero wi-fi multitool, the Busy Bar is as an alternative described as a “productivity multitool” that depends on a pixelated LED show to assist scale back distractions and enhance focus. The first 3,000 items bought on July 14th might be discounted to $199, however the Busy Bar will usually retail for $249. Those who beforehand joined the Busy Bar waitlist will nonetheless be capable of buy one subsequent month for $179.

The Busy Bar appears to be like rather a lot like an alarm clock, but it surely’s designed for use on a desk, perched atop a monitor or cubicle wall, or mounted to a wall or door. When put in in a spot the place it’s seen to coworkers, household, or roommates, the Busy Bar serves as a standing show letting others know once you’re specializing in a process and shouldn’t be distracted.

At the push of a button, the Busy Bar will show a extremely seen standing message on its 72 x 16 LED pixelated display that may embody a countdown timer so potential distractors know once you’ll be accessible once more. Alongside the standing show, the Busy Bar can begin a Pomodoro timer and mute notifications on different gadgets. The Busy Mode may be set to mechanically activate by way of customized triggers, together with once you be part of a telephone name, begin streaming, start recording audio, or simply open a selected app. It’s additionally Matter-compatible, permitting it to set off sensible dwelling automations when you might want to focus, comparable to dimming lights or taking part in music on a speaker.

Flipper Devices has created an open API for the Busy Bar so builders can create their very own third-party apps to broaden its usefulness and capabilities. You can probably tie it into an workplace’s scheduling system to point when assembly rooms are booked or accessible, for instance. There can even be accompanying apps accessible for the gadget on iOS, Android, macOS, and watchOS, with a local Windows app deliberate for later this 12 months.