MacVoices MacVoices #26060: CES - Solver AI Button Adds Programmable Magnetic Buttons To Your iPhone
Feb 6, 2026
Thomas Pigneur, CEO of Solver AI and creator of the Solver button, presents a programmable magnetic iPhone accessory. He demos single-tap texts with optional location or video, controlling ChatGPT, smart home actions, and iOS Shortcuts. He also describes profiles, weekend mode as a remote, magnetic mounting that works with cases, color options, pricing and CES availability.
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Physical Tap Becomes Vast Programmable Interface
- The Solver Button maps physical taps to up to 1,000 programmable actions via two-button presses.
- It supports LLM interactions, messaging with geolocation, smart-home control and iOS Shortcuts for flexible automations.
Real Uses: Home Check-Ins And ChatGPT While Walking
- Thomas describes his daughter tapping the button to tell him she is home and optionally sending video location for verification.
- He also uses the button personally to talk to ChatGPT while walking and switches to a TV-remote mode on weekends.
Designed To Be Invisible And Playful
- Solver emphasizes plug-and-play simplicity: no charging, no cables, and multiple colors to encourage daily use.
- The product aims to fade into routine by being pleasurable and effortless to operate.