The Busy Bar productivity monitor from the creators of Flipper Zero will go on sale next month

Firstly It was announced over a year ago in April 2025the Busy bar It will be available for purchase starting July 14 when the device also starts shipping. Created by the same team behind Flipper Zero Cordless Multi ToolBusy Bar is instead described as a “productivity multi-tool” that relies on a dotted LED display to help reduce distractions and improve focus. The first 3,000 units purchased on July 14 will be discounted to $199, but the Busy Bar will normally retail for $249. Those who came before Join the Busy Bar waitlist You’ll still be able to buy one next month for $179.

The Busy Bar is very similar to an alarm clock, but is designed to be used on a desk, placed over a screen or brick wall, or attached to a wall or door. When installed in a location where coworkers, family, or roommates are visible, the Busy Bar acts as a status display that lets others know when you’re focused on a task and shouldn’t be distracted.

With the push of a button, the Busy Bar will display a crystal clear status message on its 72 x 16 LED dotted display which can even include a countdown timer so potential distractions know when you’ll be available again. Besides displaying status, a busy bar can be started Pomodoro time And mute notifications on other devices. Busy Mode can be set to activate automatically through custom triggers, including when you join a phone call, start a broadcast, start recording audio, or just open a specific app. It’s also compatible with matter, allowing it to trigger smart home automations when you need to focus, like dimming the lights or playing music on the speaker.

Flipper Devices has created an open API for Busy Bar so developers can create their own third-party apps to expand its usefulness and capabilities. You can link it to your office scheduling system to indicate when meeting rooms are booked or available, for example. There will also be companion apps available for the device on iOS, Android, macOS and watchOS, with a native Windows app planned for later this year.