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DiscontinuedAmazon Dash Button (Discontinued)
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Amazon Dash Button — the one-press ordering button that became the most hacked IoT device.
Common Applications
Press the button, Amazon delivers your product. Genius concept, discontinued in 2019. But the REAL legacy is the hacking community — Dash buttons were reflashed to control anything: lights, garage doors, baby tracking, Slack notifications. At $1-5 on clearance, they became the cheapest WiFi buttons ever made. The predecessor to every modern smart button.
Openness & Hackability
Custom firmware: dash-hack (Python), Dashie, node-dash-button, custom ESP8266 reflash
The most hacked consumer button in history. Multiple approaches: 1) ARP sniffing — detect the button press on your network without modifying the button. 2) Full reflash — desolder the original MCU, replace with ESP8266 for custom firmware. 3) Cloud interception — catch the Amazon API call and redirect. Thousands of GitHub projects. The Dash Button made physical IoT buttons mainstream.
Specifications
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Battery Life
Expected battery life under normal use. BLE buttons typically last 1-2 years on a coin cell.
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1000+ presses
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Battery Type
The battery used. CR2032 = common coin cell, easy to replace. AAA = higher capacity. USB-C = rechargeable.
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AAA (internal)
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Smart Home Integrations
Compatible smart home platforms and voice assistants.
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Originally Amazon, now community-hacked for anything
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Protocol
The wireless communication standard. BLE = short range, phone direct. Zigbee = mesh network, needs hub. Z-Wave = mesh, needs hub. WiFi = direct, higher power.
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WiFi 2.4GHz
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Installation Quick Reference
Setup: Pair with your hub or phone via WiFi 2.4GHz. Most smart buttons support single press, double press, and long press for three different actions.
Battery: Uses AAA (internal) battery. Expected life: 1000+ presses. Low battery notification via the app.
Dimensions
Troubleshooting
Not responding to input
Check wiring continuity with a multimeter. Verify the contact block is properly seated. Inspect terminals for loose connections.
Where to Buy
Price range
$84.47 — $147.14
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Battery Life
- 1000+ presses
- Battery Type
- AAA (internal)
- Smart Home Integrations
- Originally Amazon, now community-hacked for anything
- Protocol
- WiFi 2.4GHz
What People Are Saying
“The most hacked consumer button in history. Multiple approaches: 1) ARP sniffing — detect the button press on your network without modifying the button. 2) Full reflash — desolder the original MCU, re”