There are plenty of smart locks for bikes around, but this one adds quite a cool feature. It locks itself automatically as you walk away.
That’s because it connects to your phone over Bluetooth LE. It detects when you get a certain distance away and automatically locks itself.
Not only that,
What other features does I Lock It have? It’ll sound an alarm if anyone tries to tamper with it, and it’ll send you a notification too, just in case you’re not within earshot.
If you don’t have your phone with you, or your battery dies, you can still use I Lock It – just enter an eight-digit PIN instead. Or if you’d rather not take your phone cycling, or – heaven forfend! – you don’t have a smartphone, you can use the same proximity functionality using a key fob.
GPS tracking comes as standard, so you can use the app to remember where you parked, and you can share your ride with friends with a couple of clicks.
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It’s mighty strong too, seeing as it’s 64mm thick and made of stainless steel.
It’s about halfway to its funding goal and still has 24 days to go. Pledge €89 (£70) and it can be yours. If successful, it’ll ship in January.
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