Flipper Devices Announces Busy Bar Productivity Multitool Will Launch July 14, 2025
The company behind the viral Flipper Zero has unveiled a new device with a very different purpose: reducing distractions, not causing them.
Flipper Devices announced that the Busy Bar, a desk or wall-mounted productivity multitool, will be available for purchase starting July 14, 2025. First announced in April 2025, the device is designed to display status messages to nearby individuals, signaling that the user does not wish to be disturbed.
"The Busy Bar is totally disconnected from the company's previous devices, as it does not have hacking capabilities."
— Callum Tennent, Creative Writer, Flipper Devices
Product Details
The Busy Bar features a 72x16 LED pixelated screen that displays customizable messages—such as "BUSY"—to let people know you are unavailable. The device includes a large button that, when pressed, immediately displays a red "BUSY" sign or other customized messages.
Technical Specifications
- Display: 72x16 LED pixelated screen
- Compatibility: Matter-compatible, enabling smart home automations
- Tools: Includes a built-in Pomodoro timer
- API: Open API for third-party applications
- Companion App: Available for iOS, Android, macOS, and watchOS, with a native Windows application planned for later release
Pricing and Availability
Category Price Availability First 3,000 units $199 July 14, 2025 Regular retail $249 July 14, 2025 Waitlist members $179 June 2025The device goes on sale on July 14, 2025. Waitlist members can purchase the unit for $179 as early as June 2025.
Company Background
Flipper Devices previously released the Flipper Zero, a portable wireless multitool that gained popularity on TikTok in 2022. The device was known for its ability to detect wireless frequencies and potentially break RFID-controlled locks, which raised security concerns.
These concerns led Canada to propose a ban on the device, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to briefly seize 15,000 units before releasing them. Flipper is also currently developing a more advanced model, the Flipper One.
In a notable departure from its controversial predecessor, Flipper's creative writer Callum Tennent emphasized that the Busy Bar is "totally disconnected" from the company's previous devices, as it does not include any hacking capabilities.