Smart Cubes

We live in the future. Cubes now have batteries, gyroscopes, and Bluetooth.

What is a Smart Cube?

It looks like a normal speedcube, but it connects to your phone/tablet.

• Real-time tracking: The app mimics your moves on screen instantly.
• Stats: It measures your TPS (Turns Per Second), rotations, and pauses.
• Battles: You can race people online.

Why get one?

1. The “Stats Nerd” Reason

It breaks down your solve.

• ”You took 3.2 seconds to recognize the OLL."
• "You rotated the cube 4 times during Cross.”
• This feedback is invaluable for improvement.

2. The Beginner Reason

Some apps (like the GAN Cube Station or GoCube) teach you to solve interactively. If you make a mistake, the app tells you exactly how to fix it. No more reading confusing diagrams.

The Top Models

1. GAN 12 UI / i3: The gold standard. Feels like a real speedcube. Expensive.
2. Moyu WeiLong AI: Very fast, good battery life.
3. GoCube / Rubik’s Connected: Good for beginners, but the shape is weird (rounded corners). Not great for speed.

The Downsides

• Charging: You have to charge your cube. That feels weird.
• Weight: They are usually heavier than normal cubes due to electronics.
• Not WCA Legal: You cannot use them in official competitions (yet).