Bluetooth Unlock Alternatives

Bluetooth Unlock is described as 'Lock and unlock your screen when an associated bluetooth device, like your phone, goes out and back into range' and is an app. There are nine alternatives to Bluetooth Unlock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Windows apps. The best Bluetooth Unlock alternative is USB Raptor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bluetooth Unlock are Unlock, BLEUnlock, Near Lock and MacID.

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Lock and unlock your screen when an associated bluetooth device, like your phone, goes out and back into range.

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Bluetooth Unlock alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2023
  1. USB Raptor icon
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    Lock and unlock your computer using USB flash drives as keys. USB Raptor can lock the system once a specific USB drive is removed from the computer and unlock when the drive is plugged in again to any USB port. The utility checks constantly the USB drives for the presence of a sp.

    14 USB Raptor alternatives
    Lock file settings

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    USB Raptor Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sits in the System Tray
    USB Raptor iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    USB Raptor VS Bluetooth Unlock

    Is USB Raptor a good alternative to Bluetooth Unlock?
     
    • USB Raptor is the most popular Windows alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • USB Raptor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • USB Raptor is Free and Open SourceBluetooth Unlock is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Unlock icon
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    Often leave your Mac unlocked while walking away? Introducing a Premium Proximity lock for your Mac. Works magically with iPhone and Apple Watch. We bet you'll love it.

    15 Unlock alternatives
    Unlock screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Unlock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    Unlock VS Bluetooth Unlock

    Is Unlock a good alternative to Bluetooth Unlock?
     
    • Unlock is the most popular Mac alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • Unlock is the most popular commercial alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • Unlock is Paid and ProprietaryBluetooth Unlock is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. BLEUnlock icon
     2 likes

    BLEUnlock is a small menu bar utility that locks and unlocks your Mac with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any other Bluetooth Low Energy devices.

    15 BLEUnlock alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    BLEUnlock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    BLEUnlock VS Bluetooth Unlock

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  4. Near Lock icon
     3 likes

    Near Lock is an app that turns your iPhone into a personal key for your Mac. When you walk away from your Mac, it will be automaticallylocked. Once you approach your workplace again, Near Lock will unlock your Mac.

    15 Near Lock alternatives
    Near Lock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Near Lock Features

    Discontinued

    Not compatible with MacOS Catalina. The developer promised an update, but never delivered.

    Near Lock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    Near Lock VS Bluetooth Unlock

    Is Near Lock a good alternative to Bluetooth Unlock?
     
    • Near Lock is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • Near Lock is Free Personal and ProprietaryBluetooth Unlock is Paid and Proprietary
  5. MacID icon
     4 likes

    Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint, passcode, or wrist – without even unlocking your iOS device.

    13 MacID alternatives
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    +3
    MacID screenshot 3

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    MacID Features

    1.  System management
    MacID iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    MacID VS Bluetooth Unlock

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  6. USB Lock icon
     1 like

    Lock and unlock your screen with a usb storage device. Screen turns black or displays selected image when locked and optional password text box appears when key pressed or mouse clicked. Use global hot key to lock the screen. Does not sleep or shutdown running applications. Leave.

    12 USB Lock alternatives
    USB Lock screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    USB Lock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    USB Lock VS Bluetooth Unlock

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  7. Tokenlock icon
     1 like

    TokenLock - The ultimate Mac Locking App. Automatically Lock your computer using USB, Bluetooth (iPhone) Proximity or your Apple Remote, from the menu, by clicking the icon or using a Hotkey. Check out www.map-pin.com for demos and more info!

    14 Tokenlock alternatives
    Tokenlock screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Tokenlock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    Tokenlock VS Bluetooth Unlock

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  8. Airlock icon
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    Airlock allows your Mac to lock itself, plain and simple. Using your iPhone, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and a smidgen of pixie dust, Airlock determines whether you're near your computer. When you leave the room - poof! - your Mac locks itself. “And when I come back?

    14 Airlock alternatives
    Pref Pane

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    Has been discontinued for years

    Airlock iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    Airlock VS Bluetooth Unlock

    Is Airlock a good alternative to Bluetooth Unlock?
     
  9. Proximity icon
     1 like

    Proximity monitors the proximity of your mobile phone or other bluetooth device and executes custom AppleScripts when the device goes out of range or comes into range of your computer.

    10 Proximity alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The last commit to the GitHub repo was made on March 22nd, 2014.

    Proximity iconBluetooth Unlock Icon

    Proximity VS Bluetooth Unlock

    Is Proximity a good alternative to Bluetooth Unlock?
     
    • Proximity is the most popular Linux alternative to Bluetooth Unlock.

    • Proximity is Free and Open SourceBluetooth Unlock is Paid and Proprietary
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