YS3604F

YoLink FlexFob, 2nd Generation

Name: YoLink FlexFob, 2nd Generation
Brand: YoLink
SKU: YS3604-FlexFob
Price: 32.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£32.00 ~~£44.00~~ In stock

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Before you buy

YoLink hub required; sold separately.

Description

Each of the four buttons supports separate short-press and long-press actions, for eight configurable actions.

Actions can control compatible devices, send notifications or SpeakerHub messages, activate scenes, or arm and disarm an Alarm Strategy.

Control-D2D pairing allows direct control of compatible YoLink devices. Configure and test the assigned actions before use.

The YoLink app displays radio signal and battery levels and provides device settings.

Each button can activate one Alexa routine, for four routines in total. This requires the Alexa app and YoLink skill; Alexa represents the buttons as motion sensors.

Alexa Routines recognize short presses, not long presses. Home Assistant can use both as button triggers; check your integration version.

Alexa button functions · Home Assistant button functions

Specifications

Power: 3 V DC (two AAA batteries)
Operating temperature: -4°F-122°F (-20°C-50°C)
Dimensions: 68 × 43 × 15.5 mm (L x W x D)
Current draw: ≤ 135 mA (on), ≤ 5uA (standby)

Manuals & support

FlexFob · English · PDFInstallation & user guideOpen manual Setup & troubleshootingBrowse product guidesView support Questions about this product?Contact YoLink supportGet help

Shipping, returns & warranty

Shipping

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Returns

60-day returns from delivery. Customer-paid return shipping; condition and restocking terms apply.

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Great device

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

FlexFob - Some Thoughts

The FlexFob is a useful addition to your YoLink system. But, I wish the YoLink folks would expand their 'handheld remote' offering - As a true fob, the FlexFob is really a bit large to be carried around with keys, which is what I envision when I see the word 'fob'. IOW, too big for a pocket.

As much as I like AAA cells, they're too large for a product in the 'fob' category. IF there really is a need for a pocketable 'fob' device, it ought to be powered from a 'coin' cell, as much as I dislike these types of batteries.

But I really wish there was a device designed to live on a table top, dresser, nightstand, etc. The existing FlexFob fails in this application because it has a rounded back, and isn't very stable when set on a surface, being designed for handheld usage. Same goes for the old YS3603 - it was really designed for handheld use - its buttons are too small for a 'tabletop' application.

Getting even fussier... I prefer hard surface buttons (like the pairing button on the YoLink plugs) over mushy rubber/silicone buttons.

So, if a 'fob' needs to esist, make it smaller and coin-cell powered. Put hardbuttons on it. Then take the old YS3603 product - keep the 2xAAA cells but give it a design intended for stationary (rather than handheld) use. Maybe drop a few buttons, but make them bigger, Add hub-based features (which it now lacks) but don't ever do away with the D2D ability present in all YoLink products. Also, consider the possibility that this re-designed YS3603 device might be able to be fited with a Decora faceplate for wall-mounted applications.

All that said, I love the YoLink products - their RF and battery performance is best in class - nothing comes close

Very versatile

Very easy to program to many of the devices I have such as my garage door controller and wall outlets.

FOb

Easily connected to my growing setup of YoLink devices. Not sure what all of the buttons will be used for and have been able to find any information on how to set up the long press for each button.

Excellent Remote

Works fast and easy to program with Alexa and IFTTT. Using both you can have up to 8 functions.