https://busy.bar BUSY Bar is a productivity multi-tool device with an LED pixel display. Focus timer with distraction blocking feature on your phone and PC. Fully customizable, open-source, and smart home ready. Buy Blog Downloads Shop BUSY Bar Connect to Google Home and Apple Home via the Matter protocol Smart home support Open HTTP API, open-source SDK, Python / Go / JavaScript libs, MQTT, no vendor lock-in Developer-friendly Apps and integration App Library, connection to 3rd-party software, integrations with calendar events and calls Distraction blocker, custom BUSY message, focus timer, cross-platform sync Productivity tool Buy Open HTTP API, open-source SDK, Python / Go / JavaScript libs, MQTT, no vendor lock-in Developer-friendly BUSY Bar is a productivity multi-tool device with an LED pixel display. Focus timer with distraction blocking feature on your phone and PC. Fully customizable, open-source, and smart home ready. App Library, connection to 3rd-party software, integrations with calendar events and calls Apps & integration Connect to Google Home and Apple Home via the Matter protocol Smart home support Distraction blocker, custom BUSY message, focus timer, cross-platform sync Productivity tool BUSY Bar Shop Downloads Blog Busy Bar is a productivity multi-tool device with an LED pixel screen. Displays a personal busy message. Built-in Pomodoro timer and Apps. Fully customizable, open-source, and hacker-friendly. Blog Downloads Shop BUSY Bar * Notification blocker on iPhone / Android * Integration with 3rd-party apps * Customizable BUSY automations * Smart Home integration * Display LED status: choose from the library or create a custom one * Add a timer for focused work: simple or interval * Auto-activation by microphone, camera, or app Design your own BUSY status message BUSY focus timer Custom status Pomodoro timer and distraction blocker for deep focus workflow Productivity multi-tool > Open HTTP API > Offline API (no internet required) > USB Virtual LAN > Web interface over USB and Wi-Fi Developers can integrate BUSY Bar into any system using Open API > Libs for Python/JavaScript/Go > Apps for macOS, iOS and Android > Self-hosted cloud control >_ Developer-friendly Set an optional expiration timer using the scroll wheel to let others know when you'll be available again. Start and stop the BUSY status manually with a large button. Works completely offline, with no extra software required. Instant activation Stop others from interrupting your deep focus. The display shows you're busy and when you'll be free again. Set timer Show you're BUSY BUSY Bar integrates with desktop software and automatically activates when you're on a call, live on stream, recording audio, or when a certain program is active. Automatic ON CALL status Streaming mode When the microphone is activated on your computer, BUSY Bar will automatically display an ON CALL status. When you're streaming through any software like OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), BUSY Bar will automatically turn on. Multi-platform support Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux (coming soon). Automatic BUSY status Control BUSY Bar remotely over the internet. Place it on the wall or door and use the desktop app to automatically activate the BUSY status when you're on calls. Remote control over Wi-Fi Control BUSY Bar remotely over the internet. Place it on the wall or door and use the desktop app to automatically activate the BUSY status when you're on calls. Remote control over Wi-Fi Manual controls Physical buttons allow you to control the device manually without connecting to PC or the mobile app. The large buttons are designed for easy use without looking at the device. Start / Pause button Start and stop your status. Also works as an OK button in the menu. Go back in the menu and quit apps. Back button 5-position selector Switch between modes. Scroll wheel Set the timer and navigate the menu by scrolling. Press to confirm or skip. Main focus mode. Distraction blocker, Pomodoro timer, and status display with mobile app and smart home integrations. Settings Wi-Fi / Bluetooth connections, screen brightness, sound volume, power saving mode, etc. Your custom design status message. Bind your own BUSY workflow and automation. Apps Clock, weather, social media stats (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok), and more. Supports 3rd-party user applications. Full control with buttons Eye-friendly back screen allows you to control the device and see the status displayed on the main screen -- even when it's turned away from you. Monochrome back screen Interval focus timer BUSY Bar is an advanced productivity timer inspired by the Pomodoro technique, which divides work into short intervals -- 25-minute work sessions followed by 5-minute breaks. BUSY Bar is an advanced productivity timer inspired by the Pomodoro technique, which divides work into short intervals -- 25-minute work sessions followed by 5-minute breaks. Interval focus timer New Pomodoro timer We redesign the classic Pomodoro timer by combining it with a distraction blocker to help you stay focused and fight off notifications, social media, and other brain rot while you work. [tild6364-3] [tild3337-3] [tild6163-6] [tild3432-6] [tild6434-6] [tild3634-3] [tild3938-3] [tild6262-6] [tild3266-3] [tild3737-3] Brain-rotting content kills your focus. We block Instagram and TikTok while you're in focus mode -- so you can't even open them. Endless Scrolling Just as you manage to concentrate, someone always tries to interrupt. BUSY Bar lets others know when you're in deep focus -- and when you'll be available again. People around We fight major focus killers Block distractions BUSY Bar can automatically mute notifications on your phone and PC when BUSY mode is activated. It helps you stay focused by blocking distractions as you work. Requires BUSY App integration (available for free): Select the apps you want to block during focus mode. You'll stop receiving notifications and won't be able to open these apps until the timer runs out. Locks apps for the entire focus session with no way to bypass it. The only way to unlock them is a full phone reset. Block any app Hardcore mode (optional) Short videos on TikTok and Instagram flood you with dopamine, making it hard to focus. BUSY App can blocks these apps while you're in deep focus. Pause scrolling BUSY Bar integrates with the free cloud-based BUSY App infrastructure. Mute all devices Block distractions across all platforms simultaneously, so nothing pulls you away while you're focused. BUSY App works on your computer, phone, and smartwatch. BUSY Bar integrates with the free cloud-based BUSY App infrastructure. Mute all devices Block distractions on all platforms simultaneously, so nothing pulls you away when you're focused. BUSY App works on your computer, phone, and smartwatch. Make your smart home react when you're busy: pause music, turn on lights, and lock the door with just one button. BUSY Bar supports Matter(r), a modern smart home protocol that connects to Apple Home and Google Home. Smart home integration Matter is a modern smart home protocol developed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung to address the issue of smart device incompatibility and security. Designed for seamless interoperability, Matter ensures that supported devices can easily integrate into all major smart home platforms without the need for additional apps or software. We are a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA-IoT), and our products are currently in the process of being certified to work with the Matter standard. Home Assistant is the most popular open-source smart home hub, with a wide range of integrations, powerful automation, and local control. BUSY Bar can be natively integrated into Home Assistant via its HTTP API, serving as an automation trigger when you're busy. It can also act as an output device triggered by actions from Home Assistant, such as displaying a message when your washing machine has finished its cycle. Home Assistant support What is Matter protocol? Matter is a modern smart home protocol developed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung to address the issue of smart device incompatibility and security. Designed for seamless interoperability, Matter ensures that supported devices can easily integrate into all major smart home platforms without the need for additional apps or software. We are a member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA-IoT), and our products are currently in the process of being certified to work with the Matter standard. Home Assistant is the most popular open-source smart home hub, with a wide range of integrations, powerful automation, and local control. What is Matter protocol? BUSY Bar can be natively integrated into Home Assistant via its HTTP API, serving as an automation trigger when you're busy. It can also act as an output device triggered by actions from Home Assistant, such as displaying a message when your washing machine has finished its cycle. Home Assistant support Developer-friendly Right out of the box, BUSY Bar comes with an Open API, ready for integration into your project. > Open HTTP API Connect it to your smart home system for seamless automation > SDK & Libraries Display custom messages and images using JavaScript, GO, or Python Developer-friendly Right out of the box, BUSY Bar comes with an Open API, ready for integration into your project. Offline API access without internet, or via BUSY App server > Open HTTP API Ready to use SDK and Libs for Python, Javascript and Go > SDK & Libraries Multiple network connectivity You can connect to BUSY Bar in the following ways: Connect BUSY Bar to your project using Open API and any type of network connection: USB, LAN, or Cloud. Connect to Cloud Connect the device to your BUSY App account for remote access via the internet, or connect to your own server. * Remote access behind the NAT * Connect to any cloud via MQTT * No vendor lock-in LAN via Wi-Fi Get full access to the HTTP API, web interface and Matter smart home protocol in your local network even if BUSY Bar has no internet access. USB Ethernet Connect to PC to create a Virtual LAN interface, allowing access to the local web interface and HTTP API without Wi-Fi or internet. The device is connected via USB to the Wi-Fi router which reports the WAN port speed using the HTTP API. Tech specs Install BUSY Bar on any surface, such as walls, doors, and monitors. All required mounts are included. Mount anywhere For sound notifications Speaker LED Matrix 3250 mAh Li-ion 18650 battery Full charge in 1 hour (15W) Battery 72x16 RGB 60 Hz refresh rate USB connection Virtual Ethernet adapter HTTP API via USB Virtual LAN Control via the desktop app Main display 72x16 LED matrix RGB with 16 million colors >800 nits Adaptive brightness Scroll encoder Also a push button Use screw or sticky tape Wall mount Wireless processor Silicon Labs SiWG917 chip Arm Cortex M4 core Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) Single Band 2.4 GHz WPA3 authentication support Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 Back display Monochrome OLED 160x80 px resolution 16 gray scales Adaptive brightness Mirrors the main display STMicroelectronics STM32U5M Ultra low power MCU Arm Cortex-M33 32-bit 160 MHz 2 MB Flash Memory 2.5 MB RAM Additional 16 GB eMMC storage Kailh Choc Switch V2 Mechanical switch Central processor Status lights Indicate active mode Switching between 4 work modes Mode selector 2 weeks in standby 8 hours of active status Battery USB Type-C For charging and PC connection Light sensor For automatic brightness control What's in the box BUSY Bar Wall mount kit USB-C cable (2m) Monitor mount Designed by Flipper Devices Inc. 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