Handylock Alternatives

Handylock is described as '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' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are eight alternatives to Handylock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Handylock alternative is Unlock. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try BLEUnlock or Umwelt. Other great apps like Handylock are Near Lock, Tokenlock, Bluetooth-Unlock and Guardian Angel.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. BLEUnlock icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Umwelt icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Near Lock icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Tokenlock icon
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    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!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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 (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Guardian Angel watches over your Mac, locking it whenever you leave, and automatically unlocking it when you return.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. BtProx icon
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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
     
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