Show HN: NearBye – macOS locks itself when your iPhone leaves the room

Category: security

Tags: macos, security, bluetooth, proximity, utility

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 5, Documentation: 3, Utility: 6)

NearBye is a macOS utility that locks your Mac automatically when your iPhone (or Apple Watch/AirPods) moves out of Bluetooth range, and re-arms when you return. It's a clever use of proximity sensing to add a convenient security layer, though the concept is similar to existing apps and the documentation is minimal.

Target audience: macOS users concerned about physical security

Repository: https://nearbye.gege.mn/

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