Noke: The World’s First Bluetooth Padlock

Noke (pronounced “no key”) is a padlock that, once paired with your iOS or Android device, automatically unlocks when it senses you’re near.

The 8-ounce device is housed in a tough, water-resistant casing. It has a replaceable battery that lasts a year and on its surface features an LED light to indicate when the lock is in operation.

With Noke, there’s no need to pull out your smartphone and fumble with it in order to get the lock to operate. As long as you’re within 10 feet (you can specify the limit range) of the lock and your phone is enabled, the lock will automatically open.

Additionally, if you somehow forget to carry your smartphone with you, you can also program a unique series of long and short taps (Quick-Click Access) on the lock’s shank to get it to open.

Noke also allows you to give a “key” to a number of different users who can be given unlimited access to the lock, or time-limited access, all controllable via smartphone app.

The team behind the Noke are looking to raise $100,000 via Kickstarter and have already raised almost of its goal. Priced at $59 for early adopters (it will sell for $89 at retail), the Noke is scheduled to ship to buyers in February of 2015.

Source: mashable.com