Umwelt Alternatives

Umwelt is described as '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' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are four alternatives to Umwelt for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best Umwelt alternative is Bluetooth-Unlock, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Umwelt are Guardian Angel, Handylock and BtProx.

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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • Bluetooth-Unlock is the most popular Linux alternative to Umwelt.

    • Bluetooth-Unlock is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Umwelt.

    • Bluetooth-Unlock is Free and Open SourceUmwelt is Free and Proprietary
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    Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Guardian Angel is the most popular Mac alternative to Umwelt.

    • Guardian Angel is the most popular commercial alternative to Umwelt.

    • Guardian Angel is Paid and ProprietaryUmwelt is Free and Proprietary
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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 …

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • BtProx is the most popular Windows alternative to Umwelt.

    • BtProx is Free Personal and ProprietaryUmwelt is Free and Proprietary
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