ION’s Smart Badge is a Bluetooth programmable scrolling badge that is a perfect solution to the problem of messy, awkward name badges. When you need to convey a message with clarity and impact, Smart Badge is the perfect answer. Now you can display “TOUR GUIDE,” “INFORMATION,” “CAN I HELP” or even your name in bright red LEDs on a neat, compact badge that attaches easily to your shirt. Messages can scroll on the badge or remain stationary. The Smart Badge app makes it easy. Download the free app to your mobile device. You can program up to eight messages per ‘set,’ and store them in memory for recall later on. You can adjust the brightness, font weight, scrolling speed and scrolling direction (left, stationary or right). Put the badge in the pairing mode to connect via Bluetooth to your mobile device. Once you’ve finished composing and editing your messages, simply hit ‘send’ on the app and your messages are on the Smart Badge! Easy as can be. You can replace the messages on your Smart Badge with a different set of 8 messages whenever you want.
Support for multilanguage?
The Bluetooth disconnects in 2 min if you dont fidget with the app. It takes a bit if time to send the info, but hs 8 different sets whih is neat. But bummer thibg if all is that it doesnt support any other language except english. It would be really neat if they could add a feature for multilanguage.
Needs a little work
The app does what it advertises, although it takes a little while to figure it out. It is easy to accidentally lose your work if you press the wrong button, but adding text for a badge message again isn’t the end of the world. My biggest complaint is the limited special character set. I would like to see support for additional special characters, and maybe the ability to have a multi line scroll. Though I suspect this would require a firmware update. Overall though, it’s a decent product and app.
Minor enhancements
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