Roadmap

The Evolution of PeekSmith App

For years, the PeekSmith app has been the quiet engine behind countless performances. Originally developed by Benke Smith, Electricks is now taking over full development of the app, moving it to our own App Store accounts, modernizing the foundations, and preparing it for the next decade of connected magic.

Our Commitment

Our first priority is making the PeekSmith app more reliable and simpler to use. Weโ€™re focusing on:

  • Stronger, more stable device connections
  • Better compatibility across all Electricks devices
  • A calmer, cleaner interface
  • Fewer taps, fewer screens
  • Fixing long-standing bugs
  • Making the app feel like one coherent, elegant experience

Immediate Focus Areas

Stability and Performance Improvements

  • Faster, more reliable connecting and reconnecting
  • Better handling of โ€œmultiple devices nearbyโ€
  • Fewer crashes and โ€œstuckโ€ states
  • Cleaner troubleshooting messages (what happened + what to try next)

Compatibility Enhancements

  • Better support for modern iOS/Android Bluetooth behavior
  • More consistent behavior across different Electricks devices

Near Term Plans

Account Migration and Foundation Refresh

  • Moving development and publishing under Electricks control
  • Modernizing the appโ€™s internal foundation so future features are easier to ship and maintain

๐Ÿ’ก Note: The current app stays available while the new foundation proves itself. We do not want you to โ€œbeta testโ€ during real performances.

Usability Improvements

  • A clearer โ€œfirst-time setupโ€ flow
  • Better device naming and device list clarity
  • Clearer status indicators (connected/ready/needs attention)
  • Reduced friction for everyday use

Future Developments

MagiScript Integration

  • Add new actions, transformations, device support and screens to the PeekSmith app
  • Will change the app as you know it today
  • Will be delivered gradually
  • Will require a subscription with a small fee to maintain the necessary infrastructure

Cloud-Based Features

  • Cloud predictions, reveals, and ready-to-use in-app routines
  • Addresses the question of what you can achieve with your PeekSmith 3/Bond/MrCard device without other devices or apps
  • Available for a small fee to cover operational costs

Pro Edition

  • For users who want to use the app without having an Electricks device
  • Simplifies our current add-on offerings into one or two packages
  • Will be available for a flat price

Long Term Vision

Weโ€™re exploring several ideas that performers have responded to enthusiastically:

  • Web-based prediction/reveal workflows
  • A routine builder that lets you define your own logic and flows
  • True interoperability with all Electricks tools
  • More spectator-facing routines, building on Doodle and Dice
  • Routine logic customization in a performer-friendly way

What Weโ€™re Not Focusing On

To keep the app stable and easy to use, these are not current priorities:

  • A full visual redesign before stability work is finished
  • Removing core features people already rely on
  • Anything that would force a subscription just to use basic hardware features

Weโ€™re committed to building a brighter, cleaner, faster, and more capable future for the PeekSmith app - one that serves performers better than anything weโ€™ve built before.

โš ๏ธ Important: A roadmap is a direction, not a guarantee. Priorities can change based on testing, OS updates, and real-world feedback.