Noke: World's first shareable bluetooth bicycle lock

Noke is the world’s first shareable bluetooth padlock, a development in bicycle security that promises an end to lost keys and may herald a new generation of secure public access bicycle parking.

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The folks at FŪZ Designs were frustrated by how easy keys are to lose and the problems associated with sharing them.

To unlock a Noke, you simply press the padlock. Noke wakes up and searches for your phone or a phone you have authorised to use it. If the phone is within 10 feet, Noke will instantly unlock so you can be on your way. The system makes sharing a lock easy - If you need to give a friend access to your bike while you're on holiday you can instatly give their their phone access.

The Noke is currently available for around £50 including shipping. British cyclists should note that the lock is not currently rated by Sold Secure and as a result many insurers will not accept its use as a primary lock. For further information about the lock and order details, see kickstarter.com/projects/fuzdesigns

A new generation of secure public cycle parking?

Carrying a heavy lock is a necessary evil, especially if you live in an urban area, but shareable Bluetooth locks such as the Noke may herald a new type of secure bicycle parking. If the padlock was combined with a heavy steel chain and housed within a robust tamper-proof wall-mounted steel shroud it could be mounted on the side of public buildings etc as open access, secure bicycle parking. The wall-mounted chain would be big, heavy and secure enough to withstand attack from thieves.

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