knock-app ☆

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Description:
Unlock with AppleWatch

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: authentication apple-watch security productivity unlock

Install: brew install --cask knock-app

About:
Knock is a macOS utility that allows users to unlock their Mac computers using an Apple Watch as an authentication factor. It provides a seamless and secure alternative to typing passwords by detecting proximity of the paired watch. This enhances workflow efficiency by automatically unlocking the Mac when the user is physically present.

Key Features:

Proximity-based automatic unlocking
Secure Bluetooth Low Energy detection
Works with Apple Watch and iPhone
Simple setup and configuration

Use Cases:

Unlocking a Mac without typing a password
Quickly resuming work after stepping away from the desk
Enhancing security by ensuring physical presence

Alternatives:

Near Lock – Similar functionality with iOS and Mac integration
Mac ID – Alternative proximity unlocking solution

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm	2.2.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	7b1fc631