Noke: a padlock you open with a phone, not a key: Noke (pronounced “no key”) is a padlock that doesn’t require a key or a combination. Instead, it’s unlocked wirelessly via Bluetooth and a smartphone app: if your phone is within 10 feet of your Noke, it’ll be unlocked (assuming you’ve got the auto-unlock feature turned on, of course). You can also share access with friends – even on a one-time basis, if you want. If your phone battery dies, there’s another way to open it up: the Quick-Click code. You can set your own sequence of taps and clicks, and keying these manually into your Noke will unlock it. The Noke runs off a battery too, and the makers say it’ll last a year with normal use. When it’s running out, you’ll see a notification light and you can replace it yourself, without the need for any tools. It’s made of hardened steel and boron and the makers say it can’t be shimmed open by a thief. It’s also water resistant, so you can use it to lock your garden shed, or your bike. At launch, it’ll work with Bluetooth 4.0-equipped devices running Android 4.3 and above or iOS 7.0 and above. It’s currently a Kickstarter project, but has already hit its funding target and the makers estimate that they’ll start shipping units to backers in February 2015. #noke #padlock #kickstarter
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:45:42 +0000
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