Compatibility

Compatible Apps

SB Mote works with a growing list of applications designed to respond to external triggers. Below is a comprehensive list of currently supported apps and their integration features.

Official Electricks Apps

App Integration Features Notes
PeekSmith App Custom action triggering, device control Full integration with all PeekSmith devices
TimeSmith App Time setting, countdown control Works with SB Watch and compatible devices
CubeSmith App Prediction generation, cube control Integration with CubeSmith devices

Third-Party Apps

App Developer Integration Features Notes
Rainman 2 Labcomagic Handwriting recognition trigger Requires compatible impression boards
Card Detector Benke Smith Truth/lie switching Popular mentalism application

Device Compatibility

Supported Mobile Devices

iOS Devices:

  • iPhone 5s and newer models
  • iPad Air and newer models
  • iPod Touch 6th generation and newer

Android Devices:

  • Smartphones running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
  • Tablets running Android 6.0 or later
  • Devices with Bluetooth 4.0+ support

Known Limitations

Some older or budget Android devices may experience connectivity issues due to:

  • Limited Bluetooth stack implementations
  • Aggressive power management features
  • Insufficient processing power for background app operations

Setup Requirements

To use SB Mote with compatible apps, ensure:

  1. Bluetooth Permissions: Grant Bluetooth access to the app
  2. Background App Permissions: Allow the app to run in the background
  3. Location Services (Android): Some apps may require location permissions for Bluetooth functionality
  4. Battery Optimization (Android): Exclude the app from battery optimization for reliable operation

Troubleshooting Compatibility Issues

If experiencing issues with app integration:

  1. Ensure the app is updated to the latest version
  2. Restart both the app and the SB Mote device
  3. Re-pair the SB Mote with your device
  4. Check that all required permissions are granted
  5. Verify that the app supports SB Mote integration in its settings

Submitting New Integrations

Know of an app that could benefit from SB Mote integration? Contact us with details about the app and suggested use cases, and weโ€™ll work with the developer to add support.

Please contact us if you know about more compatible apps, and we can add them to this list.