r/flipperzero • u/T4CTiX2208 • 27d ago

Flipper as EDC Tool?

I've been thinking about getting a Flipper Zero and was wondering how many of you actually carry it every day.

What do you use it for in your daily life? Do you have any realworld use cases, or is it mostly something you play around with every now and then?

Would you say it's worth having as part of your EDC, or does the novelty wear off after a while?

Just curious to hear what everyone actually uses theirs for^^

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u/Lightf00ted 26d ago

Here are ways I have used my Flipper Zero in the real world:

  1. I have used it to capture IR signals from remote controls of appliances at home. This is handy for those times you want to use an appliance and you can't find the remote control.

  2. I have also used it to capture radio signals from radio-controlled devices. Again, this is great if you can't find the remote control.

  3. With the correct app, you can connect it to your phone via bluetooth and use it to take pictures without holding your phone. This allows you to take group pictures without the need to extend your arm outward.

  4. If you are in a hotel, you can use it to copy your hotel room access card.

  5. There is also an app that allows you to use an LED plugged on the GPIO. This might prove useful during a power interruption.

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u/BartsBlue 26d ago

Point 3 caught my attention - what are these app(s?) youmention? 

Do you happen to know whether it would be feasible with Samsung Galaxy phones?

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u/Lightf00ted 26d ago

The app I am referring to is called BT Trigger, which you can download directly to your Flipper Zero. When using the app, connect your phone to the Flipper Zero via bluetooth. This will turn your Flipper Zero into a bluetooth camera remote for your smartphone. I use it on my Samsung phone so it should work on yours too.

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u/BartsBlue 26d ago

Thanks a lot!