ProximityLock requires the following to function properly:
macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
ProximityLock is built using modern macOS frameworks and requires a recent version of macOS to function. If you're running an older version of macOS, you'll need to upgrade to use ProximityLock.
Bluetooth 4.0+ enabled computer
Your computer must have Bluetooth capability to scan for and monitor nearby devices. Nearly all modern Macs (2012 and later) include Bluetooth 4.0 or newer, which is recommended for best performance with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices.
Note: To check if your computer has Bluetooth, click the Apple menu () → System Settings → Bluetooth. If you see Bluetooth settings, you're good to go!
ProximityLock needs a Bluetooth device to track. This can be:
Best Performance: ProximityLock works with any Bluetooth device, but Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices provide the most consistent and reliable signal strength readings. Most modern devices (iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods) use BLE.
ProximityLock requires the following macOS permissions to function:
ProximityLock needs Bluetooth permission to scan for and monitor your devices. macOS will prompt you for this permission when you first launch the app.
To alert you when your computer locks or if something goes wrong, ProximityLock needs notification permission. You'll be prompted for this on first launch.
Security Setting Required: ProximityLock can activate your screen saver, but for actual security, you must enable System Settings → Lock Screen → "Require password immediately after sleep or screen saver begins". Without this, your screen saver won't require a password to unlock.
For the best experience with ProximityLock:
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