Qmote: The Water-Resistant Internet Remote for Smartphones

A project in Santa Ana, CA by Qblinks
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Qmote is an intuitive, single-button remote control which lets you perform actions on your phone, even when it’s out of reach.
Backers: 5998
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $219,589 of $20,000
Dates: Jan 26th -> Mar 8th (42 days)
Project By: Qblinks
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Latest News

Maker's project: Control your sprinkler with Qmote

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Time to introduce some cool maker's projects! We hope you find as much fun as we do in this smart sprinkler. Using Arduino and an electronically-controlled water valve, you can control your garden watering needs through the cloud. Following... (Read More)

Purchase additional Qmote AFTER this Qmote project is over.

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

For backers only - Get additional Qmote at a low price!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi dear backers, Some of you have been asking us how to acquire additional Qmote or maker's module besides the reward. For example, 10 Qmotes, 3 Qmotes with 1 module, 5 Qmotes with 3 modules....or any combination that our rewards don't include. And... (Read More)

Qmote is currently on Kickstarter ONLY

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear all, We would like to clarify that Qmote is now on Kickstarter ONLY. We didn’t, and won’t bring Qmote onto other crowdfunding platforms. If you find Qmote raising funds elsewhere, it is not authorized by Qblinks and we are not responsible... (Read More)

Introducing the new color - Space Teal!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, A couple of days ago, we asked our partnered manufacturer to produce a material sample for the new color that won the vote. Now we just got the sample and cannot wait to share with you! IT LOOKS SO GOOD! The color is a mixture of... (Read More)

For you the developers

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Click to the DevKit on Qblinks official website Hi all, A lot of you have been asking about the SDK of Qmote. Actually, we had promised to make Qmote open and we did put the Qmote GATT API on our official website (as shown in the pic above). Here... (Read More)

Inside of the button...the switch

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We think it's about time to share some details INSIDE of Qmote other than its shape, color, and functions... And let's start with the switch! The switch is a tiny component, and when you press Qmote button, you're actually clicking the... (Read More)

Stretch goal REACHED!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We are so excited to tell you that the $120K stretch goal has been reached! And as we promised, NEW COLOR is now available! The most voted one is the color A (10282 C). Please understand that different monitors may display colors... (Read More)

Vote for the new color!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 6th - via: askmen.com
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Stretch goal - New color for Qmote!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Water resistance test report

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, So glad to tell you guys that we just got the IP test report for Qmote! You might have already known that Qmote is water-resistant, and we did put the IP code "IPX7" in our Story page after we got the result that Qmote passed the water... (Read More)

A remote control for your smartphone (and lots of other stuff too)

January 27th - via: cnet.com
Qmote links to your smartphone and lets you control it through a series of programmable clicks. It can also adjust your home's temperature and lights. (Read More)

THANK YOU! Funding goal reached in 27 hours!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings to you from Qblinks! We are overwhelmingly excited to announce that Qmote is almost 150% funded now! Thank you for supporting Qmote and we will keep working hard on it. We will be updating to show you what we have in store and what's... (Read More)

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