Summary
- Tiny AI e-paper display replaces glowing tablets as a focused fridge/entry reminder screen.
- Send notes via Seeedash app or press the button and use voice AI – shared reminders without phone distractions.
- Open-source ESP32-S3, hackable for Home Assistant, lights, sensors; 3.4-inch E Ink, $49.99, ships Sept 15.
The reTerminal Sticky is a new smart home display that fixes the major issue I have with smart kitchens — any integration usually looks like a glowing tablet haphazardly glued to your kitchen wall. But this new gadget is a tiny, AI-powered e-paper display for your fridge, developed by Seeed Studio, that keeps your household running without distractions.
Why your kitchen needs an e-paper upgrade
You can stop burying important updates in your notes app.
This works best as a dedicated shared reminder screen for households. It keeps your family connected through visible notes, weather updates, thoughtful messages, and pretty much anything else you could want.
Not home? Just use the Seeedash App to send notes, reminders, or even a photo straight to the screen. It keeps everyone kept informed without gluing them to their phones. It can be placed wherever it matters most, so everyone can see what matters at a glance. The fridge, the kitchen, the hallway, even the entryway. You’ll never forget your house keys again!
You don’t need the app, though, if a thought comes to you, you can simply press the physical button, say what you need, and the AI turns your voice into a to-do.
It won’t damage your house either — stick it where you want with the magnet, or use the adhesive ring if your surface isn’t metal. Since it’s e-paper, there’s no harsh blue light and barely any power drain. It lasts about a week on one charge, or months if you use Battery Saver.
It’s not the highest resolution — Sticky has a crisp 3.4-inch E-Ink touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480, with a compact 4.5-inch outer frame. There’s not much more you need, though.
You can pick up the reTerminal Sticky for $49.99, out September 15th. Pre-orders are live now on the Sticky Website.
Sticky is a great option if you’re just after a digital notepad, but there’s something even cooler. Sticky is totally open-source. It runs on an ESP32-S3 chip, and there’s already a community hacking it to do all sorts of things. You can hook it up to Home Assistant, control your smart lights, check sensors, or even turn it into a mini e-reader.
If you’re over smart displays that hog power and attention, this little e-paper sticky note could be your home’s new favorite gadget.
