airunlock ☆

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Description:
Tool to lock or unlock the macbook using an Android phone via Bluetooth

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.4@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | Docs | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 241 | Forks: 29 | Language: Objective-C | Category: System utilities

Tags: bluetooth security automation macos android

Install: brew install --cask airunlock

About:
AirUnlock is a macOS utility that leverages Bluetooth proximity detection to automatically lock and unlock your MacBook when your paired Android phone moves away from or returns to the computer. It provides a convenient, hands-free security mechanism by using your phone as a physical authentication token, eliminating the need to manually enter passwords for routine access.

Key Features:

Bluetooth proximity-based automatic locking/unlocking
Uses Android phone as a physical authentication token
Hands-free operation requiring no manual password entry
Lightweight background daemon with menu bar control

Use Cases:

Automatically securing your Mac when stepping away from your desk
Conveniently unlocking your Mac when returning with your phone in pocket
Providing an additional layer of physical device-based security

Alternatives:

Near Lock – Similar Bluetooth proximity locking, but is a commercial app with iOS/Mac focus rather than Android/Mac
macOS built-in Auto Lock – Only offers time-based or manual locking, lacks Bluetooth proximity detection

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	0.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	436f53b3