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26 Jan 2015

Qmote: The Water-Resistant Internet Remote for Smartphones


Qmote is a multifunctional, single-button remote. Using predefined click patterns to control functions on your smartphone, all kinds of actions are available at the simple click of a button. 

Your smartphone is smart, but have you ever wished you could do even more with it? What if you could control your phone while driving, or while lying comfortably on your bed with your phone out of arm’s reach? This is where Qmote comes in. With your phone acting as a smart hub, Qmote offers you easy and intuitive functionality, all at the click of a button.


Hack Your Life With Qmote


Your #1 Presentation Companion

Simply switch Qmote to “Presenter Mode” and it becomes a light and handy  presentation device. It requires neither awkward dongle nor additional software drivers, automatically linking to your computer through Bluetooth Smart on Windows and Mac. As a presenter, Qmote works like a charm.

Your Smart Home Dreams Come True!

Qmote is fully IFTTT integrated! You can use IFTTT to access a huge array of channels and set up actions in series based purely on your own desires and needs. With Qmote, the only limit is your imagination.
Using Qmote in conjunction with IFTTT, the smart home is no longer science fiction, but a reality to be experienced.

How Qmote is Going To Revolutionize The Smartphone


Uncompromised Fashion and Portability


Qmote is housed in a brushed aluminum case, an aesthetically pleasing combination of delicacy and durability, the union of beauty and practicality. Available in golden amber and gray obsidian, Qmote’s water-resistant design allows you to use it anywhere, anytime.

The Most Intuitive App

The Qmote app is only needed for configuration, so we have made it as easy as possible to use. Simply choose a preferred click combination, assign it to an Action, and there you go!

Endless Possibilities!

Over and above what the demo video shows, Qmote’s nearly-endless applications are there for you to explore. Exciting multifunctional media control, available for the built-in music App, Spotify, and Google Play Music, is just one such example.

Let's See What Makes Qmote Tick

Qmote uses Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 to connect to your phone, paring up easily and securely with your phone via Qmote App. Qmote uses one changeable CR1620 coin cell battery which can be used for up to a year with regular use.

  • Size: 3.9 (L) x 3.3 (W) x 0.5 (H) cm
  • Weight: 6 grams, just about the weight of a quarter
  • Battery: CR1620 coin cell whose life can last approximately 60,000 clicks or 12 months.
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth 4.0)
  • Compatibility: iPhone 4s & later, iPad 3 & later, and Android devices on 4.4 and above
  • Water rating: IPX7 - indoor or outdoor use in the presence of rain, snow or brief splashes of water

Firmware Over-The-Air Upgrade

We will be constantly improving the functionaility of Qmote and releasing updated versions of firmware, which can be easily upgraded over the air with just a few touches and clicks.
Being able to upgrade Qmote over the air means you can easily acquire new functions, including connections with future smart appliances. Get ready for the evolution of the Internet of Things!