--- product_id: 338107521 title: "ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3" brand: "thingm" price: "€ 70.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Thing M" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/338107521-thingm-blink-1-usb-rgb-led-blink1mk3 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Cross-platform compatibility Plug & play USB connectivity Full RGB spectrum for vivid alerts ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 **Brand:** thingm **Price:** € 70.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💡 Blink and you’ll never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 by thingm - **How much does it cost?** € 70.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/338107521-thingm-blink-1-usb-rgb-led-blink1mk3) ## Best For - thingm enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thingm brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Stylish:** Sleek, lightweight design fits perfectly on your desk or laptop, adding a pop of color and function. - • **Cloud & Local Sync:** Connect with IFTTT, emails, URLs, and scripts to stay ahead of your digital life. - • **Open Source Freedom:** Customize your notifications with open hardware and software for ultimate control. - • **Instant Visual Alerts:** Get real-time status updates at a glance without interrupting your workflow. - • **Seamless USB Integration:** Plug into any USB port—no drivers needed for effortless setup. ## Overview The ThingM blink(1) USB RGB LED is a compact, programmable status light that connects via USB to deliver customizable, color-coded notifications from your computer or cloud services. Compatible across Windows, Mac, Linux, and more, it empowers professionals to stay informed without distraction, leveraging open source hardware and software for full personalization. ## Description blink(1) is a small USB light to give you glanceable notice of anything on your computer or the internet. blink(1) makes it easy to connect data sources in the cloud or on your computer to a full-color RGB LED so you can know what’s happening without checking any windows, going to any websites or typing any command. Connect blink(1) to IFTTT, your mail, URLs or your favorite scripts. Review: Niche Use Case - So, Apple, in their infinite wisdom, have decided that the small white LED in front of the Mac Studio computer should not fade in and out when the Mac Studio is in sleep. Incredibly it stays on all the time. So you have no idea if the computer is sleeping or awake. How crazy is that? Mac mini’s have had that feature forever. Well this little device can be plugged into one of the USB ports of the Mac studio. I have mine plugged in the front, and with a little bit of software magic it will stay green while the computer is awake and active and then it will turn Amber and then eventually turn off when the computer is sleeping so you can tell at a glance what your computer is doing. Obviously the colors are controllable. The states are controllable and you can use this device for other things like flashing in different colors when you get an email or when something happens so it acts as a visual indicator for a lot of things, but for my purpose I got it specifically so I can tell when my Mac studio is sleeping and when it’s awake. Review: Practical and fun - I program in Python primarily, and it's really nice to have a simple, ready-made, programmable light I can control with my own code. If you don't want to write any code, it also comes with some reasonably powerful software to control the light and tie it to events. ## Features - Free programmable LED status light with USB connector. - Uses different colours to inform you about any favoured processes and news. - Incl. USB extension cable. - Open source hardware and software. - Compatibility: compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.; Chromebooks running Linux, Raspberry Pi / Beagle Bone / DD-WRT routers, FreeBSD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Q8944QK | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,132 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #350 in USB Lamps | | Brand | ThingM | | Brand Name | ThingM | | Cable Type | USB | | Cable type | USB | | Color | rgb | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop | | Compatible Phone Models | Likely compatible with modern smartphones, specific models not listed | | Compatible devices | Personal Computer, Laptop | | Compatible phone models | Likely compatible with modern smartphones, specific models not listed | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | Usb | | Connector type | Usb | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 62 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00758524799640 | | Included Components | Power Cable | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Shape | Stick | | Manufacturer | ThingM | | Maximum Current | 500 Milliamps | | Maximum Voltage | 525 Millivolts | | Model | BLINK1MK3 | | Model Name | blink(1) | | Number of Pins | 4 | | Other Special Features of the Product | OSHW, RGB, USB-controllable, open source | | Part Number | BLINK1MK3 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Monitoring notifications, data sources, or events on a computer or the internet, and using it as an indicator for various triggers through IFTTT or custom scripts | | Special features | OSHW, RGB, USB-controllable, open source | | Specification Met | USB-IF | | UPC | 758524799640 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ThingM - **Connector type:** Usb - **Cable type:** USB - **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop - **Special features:** OSHW, RGB, USB-controllable, open source ## Images ![ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SpxjlryKL.jpg) ![ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZbxGOkg1L.jpg) ![ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uE4wm0lBL.jpg) ![ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Hin0wxhhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Niche Use Case *by S***H on 4 April 2026* So, Apple, in their infinite wisdom, have decided that the small white LED in front of the Mac Studio computer should not fade in and out when the Mac Studio is in sleep. Incredibly it stays on all the time. So you have no idea if the computer is sleeping or awake. How crazy is that? Mac mini’s have had that feature forever. Well this little device can be plugged into one of the USB ports of the Mac studio. I have mine plugged in the front, and with a little bit of software magic it will stay green while the computer is awake and active and then it will turn Amber and then eventually turn off when the computer is sleeping so you can tell at a glance what your computer is doing. Obviously the colors are controllable. The states are controllable and you can use this device for other things like flashing in different colors when you get an email or when something happens so it acts as a visual indicator for a lot of things, but for my purpose I got it specifically so I can tell when my Mac studio is sleeping and when it’s awake. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Practical and fun *by N***N on 12 September 2024* I program in Python primarily, and it's really nice to have a simple, ready-made, programmable light I can control with my own code. If you don't want to write any code, it also comes with some reasonably powerful software to control the light and tie it to events. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to Use, Powerful Software *by B***H on 7 November 2025* Blink(1)s have been around since the early days of the Maker Movement and have been great fun to configure and use. The software also makes it trivial to spin up an API if you want to write your own code to send it messages that change the colors, brightness, and blinking patterns, and I suspect you could figure out how to leverage a connection service like IFTTT or Zapier for that purpose if you’re knowledgeable about networking as well. If you want a light that automatically signals events, this is a terrific solution. ## Frequently Bought Together - ThingM Blink(1) USB RGB LED BLINK1MK3 - Syntech USB C to USB Adapter Pack of 2 USB C Male to USB 3.0 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro Air 2024, Microsoft Surface, iPad,Samsung Notebook, Dell XPS and More Type C Devices,Space Grey - USB 2.0 Micro USB Male to USB Female OTG Adapter (2 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/338107521-thingm-blink-1-usb-rgb-led-blink1mk3](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/338107521-thingm-blink-1-usb-rgb-led-blink1mk3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*