# Multipurpose Smart Buttons The 'Espruino Puck.js' Smart Bluetooth Button Has a Bevy of Sensors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-button References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/espruino-puck-js-low-energy-bluetooth-smart-button-16-01-2017/) & [adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3372) The creation of customized smart solutions is on the rise thanks to the growing popularity of [maker culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilygo-tdisplay-p4), so new products like the 'Espruino Puck.js' smart Bluetooth button are being developed to offer enhanced solutions. The 'Espruino Puck.js' button is outfitted with a custom circuit board as well as a number of different sensors for [NFC, temperature and much more](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-presence-multisensor-fp300). These components are packed into a compact silicone case that allows it to be used by makers, hobbyists and developers alike for a number of different utilizations. The 'Espruino Puck.js' smart Bluetooth button can be debugged and programmed wirelessly with JavaScript. It also features a series of LEDs and a lanyard mount to make the device suitable for a number of different uses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Smart Solutions:** The rise of maker culture is creating opportunities for customized smart solutions that cater to individual needs and preferences. - **Enhanced Sensing Technologies:** The integration of various sensors like NFC and temperature sensors in smart buttons opens up possibilities for more advanced sensing capabilities. - **Wireless Debugging and Programming:** Smart Bluetooth buttons with wireless debugging and programming capabilities enable seamless customization and updates for developers and users. ### Where This Applies - **Internet of Things (iot):** The proliferation of smart buttons with a multitude of functions contributes to the growth of the IoT industry by expanding its scope and applications. - **Maker Culture:** The development of smart buttons that can be used by makers, hobbyists, and developers fuels the growth of the maker culture industry, providing new tools for creative expression. - **Wearable Technology:** Smart Bluetooth buttons with compact designs and lanyard mounts offer opportunities for new wearable applications, merging functionality and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Scenario Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-blu-button1.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Developer-Friendly Microcontrollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilygo-tdeck-plus.md) - [Performance-Tracking Skate Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-skate-sensors.md) - [Display-Integrated Palm-Side Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-pad.md) - [Connected Conference Badge Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-another-mouse.md) - [Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keybon.md)