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Near Lock

Near Lock

Lock & Unlock your Mac

570 ratings
258 reviews
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Filip Duvnjak
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Automate your Mac's security by using your iPhone to lock and unlock it based on your proximity. Enhance security with fingerprint, double knock, or Apple Watch authentication. Manage your Mac remotely and receive notifications for login attempts.

✓Automatic Mac locking and unlocking based on iPhone proximity
✓Fingerprint, double knock, and Apple Watch authentication
✓Manual lock and unlock via iPhone
✓Remote Mac control through iPhone notifications
✓Login attempt notifications and tracking
✓WiFi unlock for trusted networks
✓Clipboard synchronization between devices
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Near Lock. Based on 570 reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Convenient auto-lock/unlock
  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒Improved security
  • 💡Innovative concept
  • 🔥Works well when it works

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent disconnections and sync issues
  • 🔋Drains battery
  • 🤔Inconsistent distance tracking
  • ❌Unreliable, doesn't work consistently
  • 🤷‍♂️Requires constant manual reconnection
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What's New in Near Lock

5.1

December 12, 2018

Thanks for using Near Lock! This release brings small bug fixes and performance improvements to help you lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone. If you have any questions or need any help with the app, please contact us at support@nearlock.com. - lock and unlock your Mac using Siri shortcuts. - crash fix for the Apple Watch - bug fixes for reported user bugs - stability fixes

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$3.99

Pro Mode

Enables you to use Near Lock even when the application is not switched on.

User reviews

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Unsupported, and it Shows

TL;DR Don't even bother downloading to try

The app hasn't been updated for 7 years. Explains why I'm not able to get the pro version since it's set up as an in-app purchase.

Would've been nice for Near Lock Pro to simply have been a separate app so at least it might still function in the modern day, as all the free features worked fine for me otherwise.
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HippoCriticalGTHippoCriticalGT

Great in the end

Had a few issues at first getting it to work. Don’t know why but everything fell into place and now it’s one of the most useful apps. Mac setup to lock screen automatically and I use my phone to open it. Simple and very effective.
geoffinHornbygeoffinHornby

Can’t get it to work

Maybe I’m doing something wrong, I can lock and unlock my Mac from my iPhone manually but doesn’t work automatically when I walk away.
Mg2239Mg2239

Nice app, but problems with newer OS versions

This is a nice app and I previously had it working on an older Mac mini pre Catalina. With my new kit running Sequoia the proximity lock doesn’t work. I’m hopeful of an update, but until then the best it offers is a button press and Face ID to lock/unlock my Mac. Not ideal or what its intended for.
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derekmayne7691derekmayne7691

MacOS Version Not Available

I can only see the iPad version on Apple Store on MacOS, why?
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes or freezes

Bug

Incompatibility with newer macOS versions

Bug

Unexpected password entries in other apps

Bug

Bluetooth cache corruption issues

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Requested Features

4 requests

Support for more devices (e.g. iPad, Apple Watch)

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Improved background functionality

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More customization options

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Better error handling and troubleshooting

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FAQ

What does Near Lock do?

Near Lock allows you to automatically lock your Mac when you walk away and unlock it when you approach, using your iPhone's proximity. It offers various authentication methods for added security and remote control features.

How do I set up Near Lock?

To use Near Lock, you need to download both the iPhone app and the accompanying Mac application from www.nearlock.me. Once installed on both devices, you can configure the proximity settings and security options.

Is Near Lock free to use?

The app offers a free trial period. While the core functionality is available for free, there are in-app purchases that may unlock additional features or enhance the user experience.

What are the system requirements for Near Lock?

Near Lock requires a Mac running Mavericks or later with Bluetooth LE technology. Compatible Macs include iMac (late 2012+), MacBook Air (2011+), MacBook Pro (2012+), Mac mini (2011+), and Mac Pro (late 2013+).

What are the security features of Near Lock?

Near Lock secures your credentials and data with AES encryption, ensuring they never leave your devices. The Bluetooth communication channel is also internally encrypted for additional protection. You can also use Touch ID, double knock, or Apple Watch for login authorization.