Bluetooth Screen Lock

Bluetooth Screen Lock is a handy tool for keeping your computer safe. Leaving your desktop open can lead to problems, like someone messing with your important work or even stealing sensitive info. Not cool, right?

Why You Need Bluetooth Screen Lock

Locking your screen is super important, and while you can do it through system settings, it’s way easier with Bluetooth Screen Lock. This app automatically locks your screen whenever you step away from your computer. No more worrying if you forgot to lock it!

How It Works

So here’s the deal: Bluetooth Screen Lock connects your Mac to any Bluetooth-enabled device you carry around, like your phone or smartwatch. It checks the signal strength, and if it drops below a certain level, boom! Your screen locks up.

Setting Up Is Easy

You just need to pair your device with your Mac first. Once that's done, go to the Bluetooth Screen Lock Preferences window and make sure to select your device there. After that, close the preferences and restart the app for everything to kick in properly.

Adjustable Settings

The app shows you how strong the signal is and lets you tweak when it locks through a simple slide bar. Plus, you can set a delay time so it doesn’t lock up unnecessarily while you’re still nearby.

Locking Options

If you don’t have a Bluetooth device on hand, no worries! You can still lock your screen using a hotkey (just hit Option + Command + L) or use the status bar menu. Just remember: if you forget to activate the lock manually, you're back at square one.

Your Locked Screen

When locked, you'll see a grey screen on your Mac. To get back in, choose your user account and enter your password. Keep in mind that Bluetooth Screen Lock won’t unlock automatically when you're back within range of the device; you'll need to do that part yourself.

A Minimalist Menu

The status bar menu for this app is simple and straightforward—it won’t force you to keep using a Bluetooth device all the time (which can drain batteries pretty fast). If you’re not happy with how locking works on your system now, give this app a shot!