This Key-fob is like a universal remote for all your smart-devices

Posted on 23/07/2019 by Sarang Sheth

This is the OmniFob, quite literally a portmanteau of the words omni, meaning all or everything, and fob, the tiny remote-control that sits on your keychain. While most keyfobs are single purpose (e.g. car, garage door, apartment gate, etc.), OmniFob controls a broad range of smart devices – home, auto, personal security, and locator.

A slim, nondescript Chapstick-sized device with a horizontal screen and two buttons, OmniFob was built to control practically everything. With its relatively simple button interaction, you can start your car, open your garage door, unlock your door, switch on/off your lights, open your curtains, adjust the thermostat, control your music player, trigger the shutter on your phone’s camera, and even find your phone. It attaches easily to any keychain alongside your keys, as a master key for all your connected devices. OmniFob is practically a universal remote for your life, and aside from being able to pause, rewind or fast-forward time like the remote from the movie Click, OmniFob gives its users one-touch control over everything.

OmniFob’s ability to communicate with its ever-increasing roster of smart devices comes courtesy of integrations with smart-aggegators like Yonomi and Samsung’s SmartThings, making the fob compatible with a wide range of the most popular smart devices. OmniFob also works with Nexx Garage, the most popular smart garage door opener on Amazon, and also with cars, thanks to a collaboration with Mobikey, an aftermarket connected key-less entry and remote start system. It comes with a built-in Bluetooth locator powered by Chipolo and is compatible with Voice Assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google, so you can use your fob to find your phone or ask your phone to help find your OmniFob.

Working the OmniFob is quite literally as easy as pushing a button. The fob comes with two buttons, a primary backlit button right beside the screen, and a secondary button to navigate through functions. The screen helps you toggle through services, knowing which one you’re activating. Once you’ve found your service, click the primary button and OmniFob activates or deactivates it for you. You can even set presets on the fob, double or triple clicking for commonly-used shortcuts, or shaking the fob to trigger a particular service like the “Locate my smartphone” feature, or even broadcast an emergency SOS alert with your GPS location to a family member. OmniFob’s companion app for iOS and Android allows it to link to your services. You can, within the app, choose what actions you want to program into the fob, and what devices you want it to interact with. The fob charges via MicroUSB, and lasts up to 2 weeks on a full battery. Moreover, the OmniFob sits on your keychain with the rest of your keys and EDC, and even comes with a mini-flashlight, giving you yet one more thing that you can control with the push of a button!

Designers: Josh Downes & David Cooper

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OmniFob: World’s Smartest Key Fob – Control Your Everything

One FOB to Rule Them All: Open the garage, unlock the door, turn on the lights, start the car, find your keys, call for help, & more. Keyport is dedicated to creating the next generation multi-tool for the modern lifestyle.

OmniFob is a finger-sized key fob that transforms any standard keychain into a connected life remote providing quick and easy access to your favorite smart functions:

– without having to lug around multiple cumbersome remotes,
– without having to pull out your oversized smartphone, and
– without having to use both hands when you’re on the go or have your hands full.

Open your garage, unlock your door, turn on your lights, start your car, find your keys, call for help, and more all in one VERY smart fob that attaches easily to any conventional keychain and that is also compatible with Keyport’s modular Slide 3.0, Pivot, and Anywhere Tools.

Think of it as a mobile hot button for your smartphone… a single key fob that:

– controls your favorite smart home functions (garage door, home security, smart locks, smart lights, smart plugs, and more)
– replaces your auto remotes
– serves as your secret panic button
– has a built-in Bluetooth locator so that you never lose it

OmniFob is the World’s first all-in-one smart remote for home and auto with BLE locator powered by Chipolo.

Just click a button and control your everything.

Turn on the lights, open the garage, disarm the alarm, unlock the front door, and even do it all at once! A remote fob’s primary value is that it provides quick and easy access to certain functions – ON/OFF, OPEN/CLOSE, LOCK/UNLOCK, ARM/DISARM – you use every day. So, we have focused our efforts on those particular smart home IoT devices which meet that criteria, and they fall into five categories:

– Garage Doors
– Home Security
– Smart Locks
– Smart Lights
– Smart Outlets & Smart Plugs

Routine / Scene Support

Routines (as Yonomi calls them) or scenes (as Samsung SmartThings refers to them) allow a user to initiate multiple commands at once. For example, a Leave Home routine might include the following:

– Close the garage
– Lock the front door
– Arm the security system
– Turn off all smart lights
– Set the thermostat to an away temp

Once a routine is programmed in the Yonomi app or in the SmartThings app, OmniFob can initiate it with one simple click. The possibilities are virtually endless… Wake Up, Go To Sleep, Leave Home, Coming Home are just a few of the most common routines which you can personalize to suit your needs.

Programmable Quick Control

OmniFob (patent pending) is a tiny shortcut remote that triggers the apps you use to control your smart devices, scenes, routines, and even your cars. It’s like having multiple smart buttons in one tiny remote. Currently OmniFob can control over 100 devices and scenes. But since OmniFob only has two buttons, how fast is it to access all your devices if you have to scroll through the menu each time? The answer is… Quick Controls

Here are a few examples of Quick Controls you can program yourself in the app

With Quick Controls, you don’t have to look at your OmniFob to activate it. You can simply perform a double-click, long press, quad-click, or shake & click to trigger your most frequently functions.

– Quick Controls combined with a scene or routine allows you to trigger smart actions quickly without digging your phone out of your pocket or purse, unlocking it, selecting an app, opening it, and then selecting the function you wish to initiate.
– Quick Controls are completely customizable in the Keyport app so you can assign your most frequently used actions to the Quick Control option of your choice.
– Currently we are building five standard Quick Controls in addition to a panic trigger for personal security (more on that below).

Connected Car

Without question, auto lock/unlock is the most requested function, and we have heard you loud and clear! Over the past several years, we have researched, examined, outlined, prototyped, and tested dozens of options, and we are excited to introduce you to our first partners in the auto space.

While still early in the development, we are working with two of what we hope will be several aftermarket connected car applications to bring you remote start and lock/unlock solutions.

– Turn your old car or new car into a connected car with functions like remote start, lock/unlock, etc. that can be controlled by both OmniFob and your phone
– Control multiple vehicles with a single fob (so long as an OmniFob compatible* aftermarket system is installed in each vehicle)

MoboKey

Their first partner in this space is an exciting early stage company which is doing very cool things in the car sharing space. They have been testing their original system all over the World this past year and have recently launched the newest version of their smart auto start / keyless entry system called MoboKey.

How It Works

OmniFob pairs to both the Keyport app and the Chipolo app (for locator specific functionality) on your smartphone. Once set up, the commands you issue by selecting the function and then clicking the button on your OmniFob will be sent via Bluetooth to the requisite app which will then initiate your request. For example, to open your garage door, you select the Garage Door – Open/Close function with the Mode button on the side and then click the Select button which initiates the command. The Keyport app receives the command via Bluetooth, determines which function to call, and then initiates the action via API through the cloud.

Below: Devices That Are Compatible with OmniFob

Alongside smart home, connected car, and personal security, OmniFob has incorporated a built-in Bluetooth locator powered by Chipolo so you can find your OmniFob from your phone… or find your phone from your OmniFob.

Find OmniFob with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant.

A tiny keychain flashlight is always a useful everyday carry item. To give you one that doesn’t take up any additional space, we added a mini-flashlight for shining a little light when you need it most.

Trying to take the perfect selfie is not exactly the suavest of moves. Now you can use OmniFob as a remote camera trigger so that you can do it without looking like a tourist.

A part of the Keyport modular everyday carry system, OmniFob is compatible with the Keyport’s Anywhere Pocket Clip (comes standard and can connect to virtually any keychain), the Keyport Pivot, and the Keyport Slide.

Can’t I Do All This On My Phone Already?

Yes although not together in a single app and not with easy one-handed access. The OmniFob is designed to be the ultimate shortcut to your smartphone’s apps by combining:

– the utility of a smart button,
– a more robust interface with an OLED screen which gives you access to a broader range of functions for home, auto, and personal security, and
– the convenience of a unique set of Quick Controls that make it faster and easier to initiate your favorite functions.

In addition, the team added a built-in Bluetooth Low Energy locator powered by Chipolo, selfie remote, and mini-flashlight to give you everything you need to control your… everything.

OmniFob Security

OmniFob does not connect directly to your devices. It simply connects to the Keyport app on your smartphone via Bluetooth and acts as a shortcut to your smart apps.

– No biometrics
– No direct device connections
– No private data stored on the device
– No history stored on the device
– No unencrypted transfer of data

In the Keyport App, you connect to a compatible 3rd party app via Oauth2 validation. There is no need to worry about security if you ever lose your OmniFob. It is designed to be a shortcut to your smart phone via Bluetooth. Therefore, OmniFob will not work if it is out of Bluetooth range of your phone and the Keyport app to which it is paired. Just unpair it in the Keyport app and all your devices will be inoperable even if the thief finds his way back into your Bluetooth bubble.

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The Secret to Incredible EDC Isn’t Multiplicity… It’s Modularity

Posted on 14/05/2018 by Sarang Sheth

Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet sported 6 infinity stones that could control every aspect of reality, rendering him the most powerful being in the entire universe… The Anywhere Tools Modular EDC is so all-encompassing and capable that it’s pretty much the Infinity Gauntlet of the EDC world. (No, Marvel did not pay me for that reference)

Think multi-tool, then think about multi-tools that join together to become an even greater multi-tool. That’s the basic design brief of the Anywhere Tools Modular EDC. Created to fit into one another with its inventive modular setup, the Anywhere Tools can be used and carried separately, or combined together to form a veritable toolbox that fits in your pocket.

While most multi-tools are, in fact, a set of multiple tools, the Anywhere Tools looks at each individual tool as a module with its own independent identity. With five modules to choose from, the Anywhere Tools, as its name suggests, can be used anywhere and for virtually any scenario. A knife module and a multi-tool module make up for all your regular EDC needs, from cutting, shearing, and whittling to box-opening, bottle opening, and screw/bolt tightening. Their design allows you to snap on additional outer modules to them, like the pocket flare, a mini-flashlight unit with both torch and lantern modes, allowing you to aim a focused beam, or light up an area with ambient lighting… or the charger cable module that lets you carry a charging and data transfer cable on you at all times, letting you plug into machines, chargers, or power banks literally anywhere you go. Lastly, comes the pocket clip that snaps onto the back of all modules, letting you wear your EDC on your sleeve, pocket, or even secure them inside your backpack. The pocket clip doubles up as a money clip too, giving the already-versatile EDC the role of a wallet as well. What’s better is that the entire, newly designed set is compatible with Keyport’s other multi-tool offerings like the Pivot and Slide 3.0, allowing you to further attach key organizers and USB sticks to your incredibly versatile multi-tool sandwich with the outer models on the outside, and the mid-modules between.

The smartness and the sensibility in Anywhere Tools’ modular approach is recognizing that you won’t need every tool every single day, so there’s no point carrying them all together. It allows you to build the tool-set you need, rather than forcing you to adopt an all-in-one approach. It also means you can use each tool independently, letting you hold a torchlight in one hand, and a screwdriver in another, giving you the freedom to use your tools in a much more natural and useful manner. Once you’re done, snap all the tools together into one small energy-bar sized unit that is literally the condensed, contemporary version of Batman’s utility belt. (No, DC did not pay me for that reference)

Designer: Josh Downes of Keyport

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Anywhere Tools is a major addition to Keyport’s modular everyday carry system by introducing a series of new tech and tool modules along with another way to carry them – the Anywhere Pocket Clip. The Pocket Clip and improved modular stacking system gives you a whole new array of carry options for Keyport Modules in addition to attaching them to the Keyport Pivot and Keyport Slide 3.0. The Keyport system is the most advanced EDC solution available because of its one-of-a-kind modularity, its broad range of customization choices, and its wide variety of carry options.

Anywhere Tools are part of a system designed upon the principals of convenience, utility, and style. Our goal is to transform your everyday carry from a bulky, oddly shaped, noisy assemblage of things you always haul around with you to a fully customized set of tools and tech that accompany you on all of your adventures without getting in the way.

Modular – Take only the items you want with you. No need to schlep a bulky, jingly jangly, pocket full of keys and other oddly shaped personal items alongside a fixed tool with several implements you will rarely, if ever, use.

Stackable – Several of the modules are stackable (they call them mid-modules) meaning you can carry more than one together on a single pocket clip. Both the MOCA II and the NEBA Knife Modules are mid-modules which allows other modules to be stacked on top of them. Mid-modules are easily identified by their machined aluminum scales with the three square holes. The Pocket Flare Mini-Flashlight and WeeLINK Cable Charger are outer modules, which means that they can stack on top of a mid-module but cannot be stacked upon as they form the top or outer most layer.

Quick and Easy On / Off – Modules are easily added or removed from the Pocket Clip, Pivot or Slide with our RuSH Module Removal Tool or a heavy-duty paperclip, pen, or other device with a simple point.

Keyport Compatible – All of the modules in this campaign are compatible with both the Keyport Slide 3.0 (sold separately) and the Keyport Pivot (available as an add-on for 25% OFF). Equal parts modular key organizer + custom multi-tool + exclusive lost & found recovery service all-in-one, Keyport devices complete the ultimate fully customizable everyday carry system.

Anywhere Pocket Clip™

Constructed of one piece hardened spring steel, the Anywhere Pocket Clip uses the same cutting-edge modular attachment feature as the Keyport Pivot and Slide 3.0. The unique no-fastener design allows you to attach and detach modules in a literal snap. It can also be used as a money clip. All modules that fit the Pivot and Slide 3.0 are compatible with the Pocket Clip.

MOCA™ II Module

Designed especially with Slide owners in mind, the MOCA II (11-In-1) is an update on our MOCA 10-In-1 Multi-Tool. We have updated the design to feature a unique stowage latch, a 180 degree stop, and refined the tip to include both a Phillips and a flathead screwdriver, along with an improved cord cutter that slices through boxes, cords, and nearly anything else with ease. The MOCA II is a mid-module, so you can stack other modules or Side Plates on top of the scale for extra comfort and personalization.

Tools included: Bottle Opener • Flathead Screwdriver • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Cord Cutter • Box Opener • Scoring Tool • Hex Bit Driver • 1/4 inch Wrench • 5/16 inch Wrench • 3/8 inch Wrench 1-inch Ruler + 1 cm Ruler

NEBA Knife™ Module

Named in honor of their fallen team member, Nebiyu Detti, this high-quality EDC pocketknife carries on his name and spirit. Whenever anyone needed a little help, Neb was always there with his signature slogan, “I got you.” The NEBA Knife continues in this tradition with a stylish, beefier pocketknife that will serve you well in a pinch. The slip-joint knife features a 2″ clip point blade and an improved spring mechanism with a half stop and thumb jibbing for extra grip. With the Pocket Clip attached it is very comfortable to hold with no unpleasant hot spots. The NEBA Knife is also a mid-module, so you can stack other modules or Side Plates on top of it.

Pocket Flare™ Module

An upgrade from our base mini-flashlight unit, the Pocket Flare is over two times brighter (27 lumens vs. 12 lumens max output) and features lamp mode, a lantern-style light around the entire base of the module to cast a wider light than that of the front beam. We also replaced the slider button with a push button. The Pocket Flare is rechargeable via USB micro, displaying red during charge mode and green when fully charged.

WeeLINK™ Charger Cable Module

Everyone these days appears to be carrying multiple charger cables stuffed in their backpack, purse, or even pocket. Yet, as the old saying goes, it feels like there is never one around when you need it most. Enter the WeeLink Charger Cable Module. Available in USB to Micro USB, USB to Lightning, and USB to USB-C, WeeLINK charger cables are easily accessible to keep all of your most important devices powered up.

ParaPull

Alongside the Anywhere Pocket Clip, we designed two products that work in concert to complement the system.

The ParaPull is a short paracord zipper pull style lanyard that makes it easy to pull your Pocket Clip out when you need to get a handle on it. The ParaPull works equally well connecting loose items to either a Pivot or a Slide.

RuSH Multi-Purpose Tool

Remove / Screw / Hang – The RuSH Multi-Purpose Tool makes removing modules, particularly stacked modules, a piece of cake. The RuSH Tool doubles as a suspension clip and features a bottle opener and flathead screwdriver to tighten/loosen the Pivot screw. In addition, the RuSH Tool can be stowed in a Pivot without having to disassemble it.