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BusyBox

®

Think Inside the Box
The BusyBox smart sign is a wireless status sign designed for the working from home pro. Keep your personal productivity high by keeping interruptions at a minimum. Be highly professional in your home office by creating an interruption free zone inside your four walls.
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Two Models
Endless Possibilities

BusyBox Digital
BusyBox Sign
BusyBox Button

Stay Lit

With its 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery and efficient TFT LCD, the BusyBox D can get you through the day and into the night.

Mix It Up

BusyBox D has replaceable covers to let you mix it up and match the style that best fits you. Match your decor, and express your style.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Mix Messages

BusyBox S comes with 6 slide-in signs to send the right message at the right time. From BUSY to RECORDING, mix your messages to match your mood.

Color Coded

BusyBox S allows you to pick a light color to communicate your status at a deeper level. Light it green, yellow, red, (or your color) signaling your interruption availability level.

Lighten Up

The BusyBox S can run all week between charges, and all month at low light levels. Its 5,000 mAh battery and efficient light diffuser make it the perfect workweek companion.

Pull the Plug

BusyBox signs are battery powered, so there are no ugly cords to hide. Mount it on a door, a wall, put it on a shelf, or keep it by your side. It’s the perfect get-work-done aide.

Easy On, Easy Off

BusyBox Button allows you to have an on/off switch nearby for when your phone is accidentally (or intentionally) far away.

No One Trick Pony

Turn on (or off) your BusyBox with a click. Setup a long touch or double click to control a different function, like blink mode or make a color change.

Just the Right Size

Made to stand out, but not take over, the BusyBox Button is small enough to give you plenty of room to work, but big enough to find it quickly on a cluttered desk.

All in the Family

BusyBox Button works with all BusyBoxes, now and in the future. It’s an important member of the family of products today and down the road..

Two Models to Choose From.
Endless Possibilities.

BusyBox Digital
BusyBox Sign
BusyBox Button

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Stay Lit

With it’s 15,000 mAh rechargeable battery and efficient TFT LCD, the BusyBox D can get you through the day and into the night..

Mix It Up

BusyBox D has replaceable covers to let you mix it up and match the style that best fits you.  Match your decor, and express your style.

Mix Messages

BusyBox S comes with 6 slide-in signs to send the right message at the right time.  From BUSY to RECORDING, mix your messages to match your mood.

Color Coded

BusyBox S allows you to use the app to pick a light color to send the right message.  Color code your status and always send the right message.

Lighten Up

The BusyBox S can run all week between charges, and all month at low light levels.  It’s 5,000 mAh battery and efficient light diffuser make it the perfect work week companion.

Pull the Plug

BusyBox signs are battery powered, so there are no ugly cords to hide.  Mount it on a door or a wall, or put it on a shelf or by your side.  It’s the perfect get-work-done companion.

Easy On, Easy Off

BusyBox Button allows you to have an on/off switch nearby for when your phone is accidentally (or intentionally) far away.

No One Trick Pony

Turn on/off your BusyBox with a click, and a long touch or a double click can unlock different functions in the BusyBox Control app.

Just the Right Size

Made to stand out, but not take over, the BusyBox Button is small enough to give you plenty of room to work, but big enough to find it quickly on a cluttered desk.

All in the Family

BusyBox Button works with all BusyBoxes, now and in the future.  It’s an important member of the family of products today and down the road..

BusyBox Digital
BusyBox Sign
BusyBox Button

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Stay Lit

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Mix It Up

BusyBox D has replaceable covers to let you mix it up and match the style that best fits you.  Match your decor, and express your style.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

BusyBox Digital
BusyBox Sign
BusyBox Button

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Stay Lit

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Mix It Up

BusyBox D has replaceable covers to let you mix it up and match the style that best fits you.  Match your decor, and express your style.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Digital Delight

BusyBox D has an LCD screen that allows you to create your own message, to set the right mood.

Resolution Space

BusyBox D uses a high resolution screen for beautiful images, crisp text and bright colors.

Which BusyBox
is Right For You?

BusyBox Digital
BusyBox Sign
BusyBox Button
BusyBox D
$179 USD
$300
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
8.2” × 3.5” × 1.3”
(208 x 88 × 32mm)
3M Command Strips
10,000 mAh battery
Side buttons for manual control
Color LED lighted sign
1280 x 480 pixel
TFT LCD digital display
Replaceable cover with Neodymium magnets
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)
BusyBox S
$69 USD
$90
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
8.2” × 3.5” × 1.3”
(208 x 88 × 32mm)
3M Command Strips
5,000 mAh battery for up to 120+ hours
Side buttons for manual control
Color LED lighted sign
Manually removable,
replaceable messages (6 included)
Replaceable cover with Neodymium magnets
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)
BusyBox Button
$25 USD
$35
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
2” × 0.57”
(50 x 14.5mm)
Status LED
2032 coin cell battery
Programmable double click
Programmable long hold
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)
BusyBox S
$69 USD
$90
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
8.2” × 3.5” × 1.3”
(208 x 88 × 32mm)
3M Command Strips
5,000 mAh battery for up to 120+ hours
Side buttons for manual control
Color LED lighted sign
Manually removable,
replaceable messages (6 included)
Replaceable cover with Neodymium magnets
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)
BusyBox D
$179 USD
$300
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
8.2” × 3.5” × 1.3”
(208 x 88 × 32mm)
3M Command Strips
10,000 mAh battery
Side buttons for manual control
Color LED lighted sign
1280 x 480 pixel
TFT LCD digital display
Replaceable cover with Neodymium magnets
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)
BusyBox Button
$25 USD
$35
Learn more
Bluetooth Low Energy
2” × 0.57”
(50 x 14.5mm)
Status LED
2032 coin cell battery
Programmable double click
Programmable long hold
BusyBox Control App (Android & iOS)

The Busy People

Remote Worker
Freelancer
Streamers
Podcasting & Broadcasting
Students
Home Offices
Recording Studios
Video Production

Be a Pro at Home

Work Uninterrupted
Keep the interruptions to a minimum by letting your home team know you're BUSY.
Create a Professional Space
Nothing says “I’m not professional at home” like an awkwardly timed entry into your space during an important call.

Create Deep Focus Time

Dive Into Work
Sometimes you need to really focus to get that next big thing done. BusyBox lets those around you know that now is not a good time to interrupt.
Send the Right Signals
Sometimes you’re grinding to meet a deadline, sometimes you’re just cleaning up your inbox. Use the light color options to signal (red) “now is NOT a good time” or (green) “now’s a fine time to visit.”

Not Now Please

Flow Time
Streaming is about being in the moment, and interruptions can ruin your flow. Let the house know what you’re doing before they knock on the door, or walk right in.
Looking Legit
Your streaming space looks like a professional studio. Don’t have someone walk in and ruin the facade.

ON AIR

It’s Showtime
When you’re podcasting, or broadcasting, interruptions can be a big problem. Let the folks outside of your headphones know that now is not a good time to barge in or practice guitar in the room next door.
Multi-room Control
You’ve got 4 rooms recording going at once, and the last thing you want is someone to walk into one of them and disrupt the take.  Grouped BusyBoxes give you control to let the outside world know when it’s go time.

Focus. Study. Succeed.

Give Your Students Time
It’s hard enough to get kids to do their homework, but when everyone in the house is interrupting, it makes things even harder. Actually, now is not a good time to walk in and ask “How was your day at school?” Give your students time to study, to read, to focus, by putting a BusyBox on the door.

I’m on a Call

Call Time
Use the countdown timer to keep the kids out until you’re done with your call… they are much better at waiting when they know you’ll be off your call soon.
Office Decor
Match your office decor with a new color or style of cover.

Inspired by Necessity

Interruption Free Zone
To make sure every take was the best it could be, the old recording studios had signs illuminating the knowledge that something important was happening inside, and to not go in the room. Now you can do the same.
Grouping
Grouping BusyBoxes together allows for multiple devices to go on/off at the same time, from one central control… either the app or a BusyBox Button.

Home studio

Deep Focus
Video editing doesn’t take focus, it takes deep focus. You need time to find content, rearrange content, and to stitch it together into a 30 second story that flows and makes the message clear. Even the smallest interruption can set you back. Let those outside the cutting room know, if it can wait, that would be great.
Remote Worker
Be a Pro at Home

Work Uninterrupted

Keep the interruptions to a minimum by letting your home team know you're BUSY. 

Create a Professional Space

Nothing says “I’m not professional at home” like an awkwardly timed entry into your space during an important call.

Freelancer
Create Deep Focus Time

Dive Into Work

Sometimes you need to really focus to get that next big thing done. BusyBox lets those around you know that now is not a good time to interrupt.

Send the Right Signals

Sometimes you’re grinding to meet a deadline, sometimes you’re just cleaning up your inbox.  Use the light color options to signal  (red) “now is NOT a good time” or (green) “now’s a fine time to visit.”

Streamers
Not Now Please

Flow Time

Streaming is about being in the moment, and interruptions can ruin your flow.  Let the house know what you’re doing before they knock on the door, or walk right in.

Looking Legit

Your streaming space looks like a professional studio.  Don’t have someone walk in and ruin the facade.

Podcasting & Broadcasting
ON AIR

It’s Showtime

When you’re podcasting, or broadcasting, interruptions can be a big problem.  Let the folks outside of your headphones know that now is not a good time to barge in or practice guitar in the room next door.

Multi-room control

You’ve got 4 rooms recording going at once, and the last thing you want is someone to walk into one of them and disrupt the take.  Grouped BusyBoxes give you control to let the outside world know when it’s go time.

Video Production
Home studio

Deep Focus

Video editing doesn’t take focus, it takes deep focus.  You need time to find content, rearrange content, and to stitch it together into a 30 second story that flows and makes the message clear.  Even the smallest interruption can set you back.  Let those outside the cutting room know, if it can wait, that would be great.

Gamers
Level Up

Game On

When my headphones are on I can’t hear you yelling at me from across the house.  So, when you see the “Game On” sign illuminated, I’m in the zone and not ignoring anyone.

Raids Take Time

Not all achievements are quick. Sometimes a gamer needs to carve out time to level up.

Students
Focus. Study. Succeed

Give Your Students Time

It’s hard enough to get kids to do their homework, but when everyone in the house is interrupting, it makes things even harder. Actually, now is not a good time to walk in and ask “How was your day at school?” Give your students time to study, to read, to focus, by putting a BusyBox on the door.

Home Offices
I’m on a Call

Call Time

Use the countdown timer to keep the kids out until you’re done with your call … they are much better at waiting when they know you’ll be off your call soon.

Office Decor

Match your office decor with a new color or style of cover.  

Recording Studios
Inspired by Necessity

Interruption Free Zone

Recording studios have signs illuminating that something important is happening inside, and to not go in the room.  Now you can do the same.

Grouping

Grouping BusyBoxes together allows for multiple devices to go on/off at the same time, from one central control … either the app or a BusyBox Button.

Control Your BusyBox

Manage your BusyBox with the mobile app. Both iOS and Android platforms are supported.
Control Freak
BusyBox Control app allows you to set on/off, pick light colors, set modes, group signs together. Control like this never felt so easy.
Groupie
BusyBox signs can work alone, or together as part of a one team of devices. You decide. Simplify your status control with groups.
1,000 Words
Sometimes an image is worth a thousand words. Use the App and the BusyBox D to make your message clear, fun and visual.
Hands Free
Go “hands free” at home with integrations. You can let your favorite apps control the BusyBox.  Link to your Google Calendar or say “Hey Siri, turn on my BusyBox.”

Take Control By Letting Go

With the BusyBox integrations you can make your apps work for you.  Google Calendar will update the BusyBox automatically with your status, or ask Siri to turn the sign off now that your call is done.
Stay up to date as we announce new integrations

FAQs

What’s the difference between the BusyBox S and the BusyBox D?
Primarily three things. Flexibility of message, battery life and cost.  The S is lower cost, longer battery life but not as flexible with your messages.  The D is super flexible with messages, but has less battery life and costs more.
Do both products, BusyBox S and BusyBox D work together?
Yes.  BusyBox signs are made to team up, or go solo.  The app allows for grouping (and ungrouping) of signs, as well as individual sign controls.
How do I make a sign to display on the BusyBox D?  What are the options?
Using the BusyBox Control app you can create your own message.  Check the BusyBox D’s details page, and the Control app page, for cool examples of what you can make right in our app.
How hard is it to change the message on the BusyBox S?
Pull the cover off.  Slide the old message out.  Slide the new message in.  Put the cover back on.  The world record is currently held by me at 2.9 seconds.  Try and beat me.
How long does the battery last between charges?
That of course depends on quite a few things, how bright do you run it, do you use blink mode, are you using red or blue?  But, let’s go with “approximately” answers so you can get a feel for it.  The BusyBox S can run more than 120 hours non-stop on a single charge in a low-light setting, and 40+ hours in a normal bright room setting.  The BusyBox D is designed to run 10+ hours under normal conditions. Why the difference?  The BusyBox S uses 20 high powered LEDs, the BusyBox D uses 614,400 low powered LEDs.  So, the math is too tricky to nail down how it’ll work for you. Luckily, it’s easy to recharge, and recharges quickly via using USB-C.

Testimonials

The MUST-HAVE product for the Father, Mother, Gamer, Musician or Tech Geek in your life! This product wil change the way we communicate for the better! - Dan Munoz
“I really liked the idea of the S model, with the slide in signs, but I’m leaning now toward the digital.  I’ll probably get both.” -Heath H.
“When I first saw this I thought I needed a few for my recording studio. Once I saw the app can do grouping I knew it was exactly what I need for my recording studio.” -Hunter J
“Our real estate office needs these to help with sales.  Glad to be a supporter and excited to get them for our business.” -Amber M
“You guys read my mind.  I’ve wanted something like this for a long time.  Cool retro style with modern features at an affordable price.  It’s perfect for me. Thanks!” -Jerry R
BusyBox ships in Fall 2020,
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