# Knog Mobile

> Bicycle alarm and tracker integrating with Apple's Find My network. (iPhone/iPad app by Knog Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knog-mobile/id1498719026 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Knog Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/917168361)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.15/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 216 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knog-mobile/id1498719026/reviews.md

## What is Knog Mobile?

Scout is a bicycle alarm and finder, designed to seamlessly integrate into Apple’s FindMy network of products, allowing you to keep track of your beloved bikes whereabouts, even when you’re not riding. 

The lightweight, and low-profile SCOUT discretely and securely mounts to any water bottle cage using the security screws provided. Once armed (via the app or on the unit itself) any movement of a bike fitted with Scout will trigger the motion sensitive 85 db alarm alerting the owner.   

If a Scout fitted bike is not where the owner last left it, then they can simply locate its position using Apple’s FindMy network.

The SCOUT is USB-C rechargeable and has a runtime of approximately 6 months with standard use. Riders can activate/deactivate the motion sensitive alarm, locate the device, and check the battery life, all through the Knog App. 

Scout is the future of bike security.

## Key features

- Bicycle alarm
- Apple Find My network integration
- Motion-sensitive alarm
- USB-C rechargeable
- 6-month battery life
- Knog App control

## What do users think of Knog Mobile?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Hardware design is sleek and discreet
- 🔍 Apple Find My integration works well
- 🎯 Alarm functionality effective when working
- 📦 Thoughtful packaging design
- 🔒 Good security concept for bikes

**Cons**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Severe battery drain on iPhone
- 📱 Poor app stability and reliability
- 🔗 Constant connection/disconnection issues
- ⚠️ Alarm arm/disarm button often unresponsive
- 📡 Very limited Bluetooth range
- 🔊 Alarm sensitivity too high or too low
- ❌ Firmware updates cause device failures
- 🚫 Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- 😤 Unresponsive customer support
- 🔐 Requires account creation unnecessarily
- ⏱️ Slow connection times (up to 30 seconds)
- 🎨 Poor UI/UX design and layout issues
- 🔄 App logs users out unexpectedly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when arming/disarming alarm
- Device disappears from app after updates
- Cannot pair device after factory reset
- Bluetooth connection drops frequently
- Arm button appears as disarm and vice versa
- Alarm gets stuck in triggered state
- Cannot disarm alarm even when connected
- Firmware update fails or bricks device
- App freezes when opening device settings
- Battery indicator shows incorrect charge level
- Device not discoverable in app despite being in Find My
- App requires force close to reconnect
- Password reset loop prevents account access
- UI elements cut off on smaller screens
- App doesn't detect device despite Bluetooth pairing
- Alarm triggers randomly without cause
- Device unresponsive after phone model change
- App compatibility issues with iOS 18 and newer
- Email confirmation not received during setup
- Device shows connected but buttons unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch app/companion app
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Control Center widget for quick arm/disarm
- Home Screen widget for battery status
- Alarm sound preview feature
- Dark mode support
- Background app refresh functionality
- Activity history/logs of alarm triggers
- Device sharing with multiple users
- Auto-disarm when phone is nearby
- Battery percentage indicator
- Sensitivity adjustment preview
- SMS/email alerts when out of Bluetooth range
- Live activity for armed device status

## Recent user reviews (10 of 216)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knog-mobile/id1498719026/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs updating

*2026-07-13, version 1.1.1*

The app functions but needs updating. Battery level would be the first addition.

### 1/5 — Used to work, not anymore

*2026-05-31, version 1.1.1*

I’ve had this for 3 years and had no issues with pairing after taking my bike out of winter storage. I opened the ap today and it immediately recognized the device but after a minute it forced me to login again and now doesn’t show my device or let me pair.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-05-30, version 1.1.1*

Arming disarming really difficult without re installing app! Blue tooth range useless when in cafe supermarket on bike tour , just a tech headache on a bike .

### 5/5 — Generally easy to set up and use

*2026-04-29, version 1.1.1*

The app is functional and does the job. When I first got the device I had to charge it up - and was confused as to why I couldn’t discover it. You have to unplug and plug it back in and then search for it. If it’s sitting on the charger for half an hour and you try to discover the scout it won’t work.

I do wish the alarm sensitivity slider was explained in more detail.

### 1/5 — Pointless invention.

*2026-04-25, version 1.1.1*

I get it, it’s a nice design but the alarm is pointless. The alarm can easily be drowned out by  foot traffic. Secondly, it drains the battery on iPhones. Thirdly the device can easily disconnect when walking into a shop. So what’s the point? I could have saved less with an AirTag that does the same thing but without the lids alarm. The app when disconnecting needs me to restart the phone to disarm the device too. Finally, the location is silly. A thief can easily snap the bottle cage off with the alarm. The yellow cover doesn’t deter. It just shows it’s there. I’ve since spent money on a 4G GPRS tracker from PAJ. Also I’ve insured my bike too. It’s the best option. I’d look into making a louder device with a magnetic pad and larger screws. It really is no different to an AirTag. Also I’ve had it one week and the battery is showing as 90 percent. It says 2-4 months?

### 1/5 — Extremely sensitive alarm, bad UX

*2026-03-24, version 1.1.1*

I really want this to be good. The tracker hardware is good, but the app leaves a lot to be desired. The sensitivity of the alarm is way too high even if it’s on its lowest sensitivity setting. Just touching the bike will set it off.

### 3/5 — About the app

*2026-03-09, version 1.1.1*

This application should definitely get a decent update, because it constantly has a lot of bugs. Very rare updates. The device was not cheap. I ask for a good level of support.

### 2/5 — Background refresh doesn’t exist

*2026-03-09, version 1.1.1*

You need to leave the app running for the notifications to come through as there isn’t background app refresh options so it keeps running in the background. I usually swipe apps away so forget to leave it running so don’t get alarm or any other notifications from it. It’s sold as a premium product but this is a big feature to miss

### 1/5 — Started okay, turned awful

*2026-03-08, version 1.1.1*

At first these worked well so I bought more. Somewhere along the way, maybe after firmware 1.1.3, they became unreliable. Two died after software update. Now only one of my 5 devices will connect, and, ironically, a brand new one with the latest software will connect but won’t arm. Don’t bother.

### 2/5 — Great product, not so great firmware and software

*2026-02-24, version 1.1.1*

Been using the Knog Scout for about 6 months now and the device is great compared to air tags in terms of accuracy, discretion and security, however the firmware and software really let this product down and in need of a update. About every 3rd time you open the app to enable or disable the scout, it’s frozen and you can’t do either. The only way to fix this is hard shut down the app and reconnect again. Also the connectivity time is all over the place, I can be standing next to the scout with my phone and it sometimes connects in 3 seconds, other times up to 30 seconds.

Again great device but the behind the scenes components really let it down

## Frequently asked questions about Knog Mobile

### What does the Knog Mobile app do?

The Knog Mobile app allows you to control and monitor the Scout device. You can activate or deactivate the motion-sensitive alarm, check the device's battery life, and locate your bike if it's moved.

### How does the bicycle alarm and finder work?

The Scout device mounts to your bike and integrates with Apple's Find My network. If the bike is moved while the alarm is armed, an 85 db alarm will sound. You can then use the Find My network to locate its position.

### Is the Knog Mobile app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app itself is free to download and use. The Scout device is a separate hardware purchase that enables the alarm and tracking features.

### What is the battery life of the Scout device?

The Scout device is USB-C rechargeable and offers a runtime of approximately 6 months with standard use. You can monitor the battery life through the Knog App.

### How is the Scout device attached to a bicycle?

The Scout device is lightweight and low-profile, designed to discretely and securely mount to any water bottle cage using the provided security screws.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2024-07-14

Branding update

### 1.0.9 — 2023-12-18

- Introducing Scout Travel: Protect your belongings & your peace of mind with Scout Travel.
- Enhanced Server Connectivity: Stay seamlessly connected with our updates addressing server connection issues. Enjoy a smoother and more reliable experience.
- Improved Lost Message Approval: We've revamped the approval method for lost messages, making it more efficient and user-friendly.
- Bug Fixes: We have fixed bugs to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable user experience.

### 1.0.8 — 2023-10-06

Fix RSSI Bar Graph Display: This refers to the resolution of an issue where the RSSi bar graph was not displaying correctly.

Require Users to Enter Email Address Twice During New Account Setup: This change enhances security and accuracy during the new account setup process. Users are now prompted to enter their email address twice to prevent typos or errors.

Lost and Found Text Entry on Small Screens: This indicates adjustments made to improve the user experience when entering text for "Lost and Found" on devices with small screens.

Scout Travel Firmware Update Not Showing Automatically: This addresses the issue where firmware updates for Scout travel were not automatically appearing for users. Users can now expect these updates to be displayed automatically.

### 1.0.7 — 2023-08-10

Bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2023-07-13

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Disabled split view on iPad for a better user experience.
- Added support for emojis.
- Improved app UI for a more intuitive and visually appealing design.

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