Padel scoring gear: remotes, speakers and accessories

Every piece of hardware we have run with PadelRef’s hands-free scoring, on one page: what each one does well, where it cuts corners, and who it is for. No prices - they change weekly and would only go stale here.

Remotes

Flic

Flic 2 Smart Button (white)

Best for Players who want a premium, wearable button and plan to use it for the long haul.

Our verdict The only remote here that does not feel like a bargain-bin accessory: a firm click, IP44 against sweat, and three cleanly separated triggers. It costs several times as much as a generic clicker, and with the metal clip it is the only one you can wear and forget about.

Reviewed by Alex The highest-quality button we feature, and the only one you can truly wear once it is on its metal clip - sold separately and often out of stock. It pairs right inside PadelRef with no Flic app, and a hold feels different from a tap, so there is less risk of misfiring under pressure. To simply try hands-free scoring, a cheap clicker will do.

Pros

Premium build and a genuinely satisfying click; IP44 splash resistance shrugs off sweat
One button, three triggers - press, double-press and hold cover add A, add B and undo
Long Bluetooth LE range and a coin cell rated for up to about three years
An optional metal clip lets you wear it on your shirt for truly hands-free scoring

Cons

The priciest option we cover - several times the cost of a generic clicker

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5 LE Long Range (pairs with no app or hub)
Battery: Replaceable CR2032, up to about 3 years
Buttons: 1 button, 3 triggers (press, double-press, hold)
Mounting: Reusable adhesive back; metal clip or wristband sold separately
Water resistance: IP44 - splash-resistant, not submersible
Range: Up to 50 m indoors

Flic

Flic 2 Smart Button (black)

Best for One player who wants the Flic in black.

Our verdict The same button as the white in a stealthier finish, and a single unit is the cheapest way to find out whether the Flic earns its keep. Per button it costs more than the three-pack.

Reviewed by Alex The same button as the white Flic 2 in a stealthier finish: it pairs right inside PadelRef with no Flic app, and press, double-press and hold cover add Team A, add Team B and undo. To wear it on your shirt you need the metal clip, sold separately and often out of stock.

Pros

The same premium button and triggers as the white - just a stealthier black finish
A single unit is the lowest-cost way to try the Flic
Same IP44, same range, same roughly three-year coin cell

Cons

The priciest option we cover - several times the cost of a generic clicker

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5 LE Long Range (pairs with no app or hub)
Battery: Replaceable CR2032, up to about 3 years
Buttons: 1 button, 3 triggers (press, double-press, hold)
Mounting: Reusable adhesive back; metal clip or wristband sold separately
Water resistance: IP44 - splash-resistant, not submersible
Range: Up to 50 m indoors

Flic

Flic 2 Smart Button, 3-pack (white)

Best for Clubs, coaches, or multi-court setups (white).

Our verdict The sensible way to buy Flic once you need more than one: the per-button price drops noticeably and you end up with a spare in the bag. The up-front outlay is the entry fee.

Reviewed by Alex Three of the same Flic 2 button: each pairs right inside PadelRef with no Flic app, and because a hold feels different from a tap, there is less risk of misfiring under pressure than when timing a double-click. Worth it when you are kitting out several players or courts - but each button still needs its own metal clip, sold separately and often out of stock.

Pros

All the same pros as single Flic 2 buttons, but at discount per button
Kit several courts, share with partners, or keep a spare

Cons

Higher up-front cost than a single unit
Each button still needs its own metal clip or wristband

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5 LE Long Range (pairs with no app or hub)
Battery: Replaceable CR2032 per button, up to about 3 years
Buttons: 3 buttons, 3 triggers each
Mounting: Reusable adhesive back; metal clip or wristband sold separately
Water resistance: IP44 - splash-resistant, not submersible
Range: Up to 50 m indoors

Flic

Flic 2 Smart Button, 3-pack (black)

Best for Clubs, coaches, or multi-court setups (black).

Our verdict Identical to the white pack apart from the colour, and in black the three buttons show up less on a shirt. If you split them between teams, keep a sticker handy to tell them apart.

Pros

All the same pros as single Flic 2 buttons, but at discount per button
Kit several courts, share with partners, or keep a spare

Cons

Higher up-front cost than a single unit
All three look the same - mark them if they go to different teams

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5 LE Long Range (pairs with no app or hub)
Battery: Replaceable CR2032 per button, up to about 3 years
Buttons: 3 buttons, 3 triggers each
Mounting: Reusable adhesive back; metal clip or wristband sold separately
Water resistance: IP44 - splash-resistant, not submersible
Range: Up to 50 m indoors

Hama

Hama BRS3 Bluetooth Remote Shutter

Best for Players who want the cheapest way to try hands-free scoring.

Our verdict The cheapest way to find out whether hands-free scoring suits you at all. It does the job, but the ageing radio and the lazy click detection mean a few minutes of tuning the combo window before it feels dependable.

Reviewed by Alex One button is enough to run a whole match, but it feels like a budget part: click detection can be slow enough to fire the wrong pattern, and range dips if the phone is not close. Set the combo window and rehearse the double-click rhythm in the test wizard first - and if you get hooked, step up.

Pros

About the cheapest sensible way to try hands-free scoring - near-disposable price
Pairs natively as a BLE shutter (volume-key HID) - no vendor app, works on iOS and Android
Tiny and light with a hand strap - disappears in your pocket or palm
One CR2032 included, rated for roughly 2,000 presses - plenty for a long run of matches

Cons

Can be slow detecting clicks, so it sends a double or triple click instead of the one you meant - widening the combo window helps
Older Bluetooth 4.1 radio and real-world range that can dip - stay near your phone
Pairing is finicky for a minority of buyers; test it well before match day

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, Class 2 (BLE shutter, no app)
Battery: 1 × CR2032 included, around 2,000 presses
Buttons: 1 button (single / double / triple click)
Mounting: Hand strap included; no clip
Range: Max. 10 m with no obstacles
Weight: Approx. 10 g (52 × 30 × 12 mm)

Hama

Hama BRS5 Bluetooth Remote Shutter

Best for Players who want the BRS3 idea with a current Bluetooth radio.

Verdict by Alex On paper this is the BRS3 with the radio the BRS3 is missing: Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 4.1, in an even smaller body. We have not had it on court, so treat it as a promising alternative rather than a recommendation.

Pros

Bluetooth 5.3 radio - exactly the part of the BRS3 that most wanted an upgrade
Pairs the same way as a BLE shutter - no vendor app, iOS and Android
Smaller than the BRS3 (27 × 43 × 10 mm) and still around 10 g
Battery and hand strap are in the box here too

Cons

We have not tested it deeply
Takes a CR1632 rather than the far more common CR2032 - a spare is harder to find
No clip and nothing to attach it to clothing: it lives in your hand or your pocket

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Class 2 (BLE shutter, no app)
Battery: 1 × CR1632 included
Buttons: 1 button (single / double / triple click)
Mounting: Hand strap included; no clip
Range: Max. 10 m with no obstacles
Weight: Approx. 10 g (27 × 43 × 10 mm)

ATUMTEK

ATUMTEK Bluetooth Camera Remote (2-pack, black + white)

Best for Doubles players who want one remote per team and the simplest possible scoring flow.

Our verdict The pack that actually solves doubles: one remote per team, in two colours, and nobody argues about who is adding the point. It is still one button per remote, so the combo window matters - but the 5.2 radio and the 10 m range are well ahead of the cheapest clicker.

Reviewed by Alex The pack we reach for most. Both remotes pair like any selfie clicker, with no app or dongle, and with a premium subscription you bind one to each team, so doubles players score a whole match without a triple click. Dial in the combo window once and the setup is as simple as it gets.

Pros

Two remotes in different colours (black + white) - ideal for assigning one to each team and telling them apart instantly
Pairs as a standard BLE device - no app, no USB dongle; PadelRef detects it like any HID remote
Coin cell rated for tens of thousands of presses - enough for hundreds of matches before a swap
Pocket-sized and light, with a wrist strap so it stays with the player instead of ending up on the court

Cons

Wrist strap only; there is no clip to attach it to clothing

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE shutter, no app)
Battery: CR2032 per remote, rated 20,000+ presses
Buttons: 1 button per remote, plus an on/off switch
Mounting: Two detachable wrist straps; no clip
Range: Up to 10 m
Weight: 14 g per remote (33.7 × 48.5 × 12.5 mm)

ATUMTEK

ATUMTEK Bluetooth Camera Remote (2-pack, black)

Best for Players who want a uniform all-black look and do not mind marking one remote for team use.

Our verdict The same remote as the two-colour pack, in discreet black. Split them between teams and you lose the tell-them-apart-at-a-glance advantage, so mark one; if both are yours, this is the tidier version.

Reviewed by Alex The same two remotes and the same one-per-team setup as the black and white pack, in a more discreet finish. Because both look identical, mark one with the strap or a small sticker so nobody has to think twice mid-match - and when you only use one, the other is a ready spare.

Pros

Two identical black remotes - same practical two-pack in a clean, discreet finish
Pairs as a standard BLE device - no app, no USB dongle; PadelRef detects it like any HID remote
Coin cell rated for tens of thousands of presses - enough for hundreds of matches before battery changes
Pocket-sized and light, with a wrist strap so it stays secure during play

Cons

Both remotes look the same - if each team uses one, you should mark one with the strap or a sticker or buy a pack with two different colours

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 (BLE shutter, no app)
Battery: CR2032 per remote, rated 20,000+ presses
Buttons: 1 button per remote, plus an on/off switch
Mounting: Two detachable wrist straps; no clip
Range: Up to 10 m
Weight: 14 g per remote (33.7 × 48.5 × 12.5 mm)

Speakers

JBL

JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Best for Groups who want PadelRef's score announcements heard across the whole court, not just by whoever holds the phone.

Our verdict Loud and clear enough that the score carries over rallies and chatter, and IP68 plus a drop rating mean it survives life in a court bag. For scoring it is a luxury rather than a necessity, and a body this compact cannot fake deep bass.

Reviewed by Alex We have been running it alongside the app, and with players talking and rallies on the neighbouring courts, the score was clear to everyone on our court without anyone asking. It pairs in seconds from the phone's Bluetooth menu, no JBL app needed. A nice-to-have, not a necessity.

Pros

Genuinely loud for its size - voice announcements stay intelligible from the far side of the court
Standard Bluetooth 5.4 audio: pairs from the phone's Bluetooth menu, no JBL app needed to use it with PadelRef
IP68 waterproof and dustproof, rated to survive a 1 m drop onto concrete
Up to 14 hours of playback (16 with Playtime Boost) - a full evening of matches on one charge

Cons

Premium-brand positioning - a basic speaker announces the score just as well if all you want is to be heard
The compact body limits low bass, so music sounds lively rather than deep
Charges over USB-C but the cable is not in the box, and at 560 g it is one more thing to carry

Specs

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6); Auracast multi-speaker; USB-C lossless audio in
Battery: Li-ion 17.28 Wh; up to 14 h playback, +2 h with Playtime Boost; 2.5 h charge (USB-C cable not included)
Mounting: PushLock system; loop and carabiner included in the box
Water resistance: IP68 waterproof and dustproof; drop-proof from 1 m
Weight: 560 g (182.5 × 69.5 × 71.5 mm)

Accessories

Flic

Flic 2 Metal Clip

Best for Wearing a Flic 2 on your shirt instead of carrying it in your hand.

Verdict by Alex The piece that makes the Flic 2 genuinely hands-free rather than merely small. We have not tested it on court, so this is positioning, not a verdict.

Pros

Turns a Flic 2 into something you wear - clip it to a shirt, a waistband or a bag strap
Metal, not plastic, so the jaw keeps its grip instead of loosening over a season

Cons

Sometimes difficult to clip on and off

Specs

Mounting: Metal clip holding one Flic 2, onto clothing or a strap

Flic

Flic Button Wristband

Best for Players who would rather wear the button on a wrist than clip it to clothing.

Verdict by Alex A tidy alternative to the metal clip if you dislike clipping things to a shirt: the button travels with the player rather than the bag. We have not tested this one either.

Pros

Holds a Flic 2 on the wrist, so the button stays with the player rather than the bag
Silicone, so sweat wipes off and nothing digs into the wrist

Cons

Untested by us - listed because it solves the same problem as the metal clip, differently
Fits the Flic 2 button only
On a wrist the button is easier to knock by accident than clipped to a shirt

Specs

Mounting: Silicone wristband holding one Flic 2

Goocong

Goocong F1C Flexible Phone Tripod

Best for Players who hang the phone on the fence by the court entrance so PadelRef's scoreboard is readable from both sides between points.

Our verdict The most sensible mount for turning the phone into a courtside scoreboard: the legs weave into the fence by the entrance at eye height, it weighs 200 g, and the ball head angles the screen at the players. We have hung our own unit there for many matches and it holds the phone steady from first point to last - a court-tested recommendation.

Reviewed by Alex We have hung our own unit on the fence by the court entrance for many matches: the legs grip the fence, the phone stays where we aimed it, and the scoreboard is still up when the last point is played. The one caveat is the brand - a no-name label with a dead website.

Pros

Flexible legs weave into the fence, a railing or a post - the scoreboard hangs by the court entrance where both teams read it at a glance
Ball head with 360° pan and vertical tilt - angles the screen at the players, landscape or portrait, without remounting anything
200 g and 23 cm folded - lives in a court bag and is forgotten until needed
Holds almost any kit: 56-95 mm phone clamp, 1/4″ screw and an action-camera adapter included, up to 1.5 kg

Cons

White-label brand with nothing behind it: Goocong's website is down, so there is no support or spare parts beyond the seller
It is a wrap-on mount, not a free-standing one - at 29 cm overall, without a fence, a post or a railing at the right height it is just a tabletop tripod

Specs

Mounting: Ball head with 1/4″ screw, 360° pan and vertical tilt; 56-95 mm phone clamp; action-camera adapter included; 1.5 kg max load
Weight: 200 g; 23 cm legs, 29 cm overall; seven-strand aluminium core with a non-slip rubber shell