# "Smart Mini"/"Smart Marker" Idea

**URL:** <https://forum.udisc.com/t/smart-mini-smart-marker-idea/742245>\
**Category:** Product Feedback\
**Tags:** new-feature\
**Created:** [August 25, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.udisc.com/t/smart-mini-smart-marker-idea/742245 "2025-08-25T11:50:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![jonbundy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.udisc.com/jonbundy/32/174359_2.png) [@jonbundy](https://forum.udisc.com/u/jonbundy)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.udisc.com/t/smart-mini-smart-marker-idea/742245/1 "2025-08-25T11:50:38Z")

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Hello,

I use my phone as a marker when I play casually and it got me thinking that it sure would be cool if someone developed a “smart marker” or “smart mini”. I looked around the forum and didn’t see this concept pop up anywhere so I figured I’d start a new discussion.

Would it be possible to develop a mini disc that could have synchronization with the phone and/or it’s own ability to accurately mark the way I use my phone and others use their watch?

I imagine a mini disc with a very simple display and three buttons that would function much like a watch. It would be nice if this product was a cheaper alternative to a watch purchase, would allow users to keep their phone tucked away more, and certainly would be a cool piece of tech– especially if it was approved for official events and tournaments– to have in the bag.

What do you think? Silly? Too much R&D to make affordable? I’m interested in others thoughts, ideas, and opinions on this. I feel like it would sell like hot-cakes!

Thanks,

JB

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**Author:** ![timlucas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.udisc.com/timlucas/32/49393_2.png) [@timlucas](https://forum.udisc.com/u/timlucas)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.udisc.com/t/smart-mini-smart-marker-idea/742245/2 "2025-08-28T20:21:17Z")

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As you eluded to, could embed an old smartwatch into a mini. Sounds like a fun project, but also 1 more thing to remember to charge. Keep us updated with what you come up with!

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**Author:** ![aaakenney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.udisc.com/aaakenney/32/119330_2.png) [@aaakenney](https://forum.udisc.com/u/aaakenney)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.udisc.com/t/smart-mini-smart-marker-idea/742245/3 "2025-08-29T23:10:46Z")

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I second this please let us know if you come up with.

would love to have a scorekeeping dongle that I could clip to my bag like a carabiner or use as a mini. I hate wearing watches and I don’t really wanna pull out my phone to keep score.