Freesby!

Freesby! approaches smart home control from a different angle than voice assistants or phone apps: gestures. The maker describes it as a hands-free controller that lets users operate appliances and smart devices with intuitive movements, which could suit moments when hands are busy with chores.

Point and control

At the core is what the campaign calls hands-free point-and-control technology. The idea is that you direct a gesture at the device you want to operate rather than reaching for a remote or speaking a command. The source does not explain how the gestures are detected or how targets are identified.

Broad connectivity

The maker says Freesby! supports multiple protocols, including WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared and Sub-GHz, giving it a route to both connected smart devices and conventional IR-controlled appliances. It is also said to integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, so it is positioned as an add-on to an existing ecosystem rather than a replacement.

• Hands-free point-and-control gesture operation
• WiFi, Bluetooth, infrared and Sub-GHz support
• Integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit
• Compact design intended for unobtrusive placement
• Energy-efficient design, according to the maker

According to the campaign, the compact housing is designed to blend into a room, and the device is built with energy efficiency in mind, with the maker suggesting it can help optimize household energy use. The project also points to possible future roles in energy management and security, though no specific features in those areas are described.