BlueProximity Alternatives

BlueProximity is described as 'Add security to your desktop by automatically locking and unlocking the screen when you and your phone leave/enter the desk. Think of a proximity detector for your mobile phone via bluetooth' and is an app. There are five alternatives to BlueProximity for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best alternative is BtProx. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Bluetooth-Unlock or Handylock. Other great apps like BlueProximity are Guardian Angel and Umwelt.

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BlueProximity

Free • Open Source
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Add security to your desktop by automatically locking and unlocking the screen when you and your phone leave/enter the...

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BtProx
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Windows
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Lock Windows workstation upon disconnection of bluetooth device. The program is able to run user specified commands on device connection and …
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Bluetooth-Unlock
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Free • Open Source
Linux
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Bluetooth-unlock is a python script that checks for your device periodically to check if you are there and if no connection is found, then your Linux Based Computer locks, then when the device is found it automatically unlock (Does not require you entering your password)
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Handylock
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Free • Open Source
Mac
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handyLock is an application that locks your Mac screen when you move away from it. This way your Mac is safe and secured from unauthorized access. This is very convenient if you want to prevent access by kids, co-workers or others when you slip away to grab a coffee, a drink or...

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Discontinued
The program is no longer developed. Last version, 1.2.10, released in June 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Guardian Angel
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
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Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.
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Umwelt
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Free • Proprietary
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Windows
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Allows to lock/unlock your Windows PC from your Android smartwatch or phone with Bluetooth proximity or the fingerprint reader. Also warns you if someone is stealing the laptop. The Mac version has less functionality but works with any BtLe device.
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BtProx

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Bluetooth-Unlock

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Handylock

Guardian Angel

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Umwelt

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