Teo is a Bluetooth Padlock That Works With Your iPhone

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Posted January 13, 2014 at 6:11pm by iClarified

Teo is looking to redefine the padlock by using bluetooth to secure and lock up your items.

TEO is the first key-less padlock that you can unlock, lock, access and share with our app on your Bluetooth enabled device.TEO has unlocked a better way to manage your keys and therefore, we're happy to say, your life.

We have built TEO, the world's very first key-less padlock system, that you can open, close, access and share with a simple touch of your smartphone. Anytime and anywhere you happen to be.

With TEO, your smartphone is now your keys.

Users can use the iOS app (Android support will come later) to open and close the lock. You can also allow permission for other users to open a particular lock, in essence giving them the 'keys' to the lock from anywhere in the world.

As for battery life, Teo expects the lock to last up to one year. They are currently working on a device to 'jump' the lock if it ever dies as well as a spare battery to swap out the dead one.

Teo is looking for $165,000 CAD ($151,000 USD) to fund the project and the estimated ship dates are currently in December.

Teo is a Bluetooth Padlock That Works With Your iPhone

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Ali - January 15, 2014 at 7:21am

What if my mobile stolen or forgotten somewhere. They should add something else to open the lock.

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gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 12:03pm

If you know why it doesn't work then you would have a point, but this is a great idea. The key is always with you and you can access the lock, just like K mentioned it is like touch id, Bluetooth is the key on us, we only use it to unlock.

cdnexpat - January 14, 2014 at 9:25am

I would love to invest in this company. I hope that they have the patents! This technology could easily be applied to door locks, where you have to share the keys, or give the PINs. Hotels could also use that technology to replace cards that often need to be reprogrammed every day! These guys are on to something!

bigjib - January 14, 2014 at 1:30am

would be better if this integrate into the bike. some hardware attachment to the brakes then can swing around and lock the wheel for a temporary lock. long term parking this lock is too wimpy. then the advantage would be speed.

gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 2:02am

Or glue this Bluetooth lock to the bike, solved.

Gio - January 13, 2014 at 11:51pm

What happen if your phone run out of battery, breaks or get stolen or lost???

gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 12:19am

Then I would bring a a charging pack or buy mophie juice pack.

hoving - January 14, 2014 at 3:12am

You're screwed!

gamerscul9870 - January 14, 2014 at 12:04pm

Not really, just that my iPhone battery lasts 2-3 days.

Kelly - January 13, 2014 at 10:22pm

Cesar- you are are implying that a "master lock is perfect. They are not. They can be broken with bolt cutters or a hammer and they are also one of the easiest locks to use a "BUMP" key on. Remember, no lock is failsafe, they are a deterrent. This is a great idea and I like that it is designed by a fellow Canadian.

Pinky - January 13, 2014 at 7:58pm

looks like anybody with a pair of pliers can twist open that thing

Trucker68 - January 13, 2014 at 7:19pm

No horse wins first time out of the gate. But it gets better.

Chris - January 13, 2014 at 7:11pm

It still probably doesn't withstand bolt cutters

gamerscul9870 - January 13, 2014 at 7:08pm

Good idea but is it able to survive against blades, wetaher, and hard things. Other than this, this is one hell of an idea, you won't worry about combinations, they key is with you, and this is kind of like touch id but unlocks by your phone.

Cesar - January 13, 2014 at 6:45pm

Not once did they mention or compare it to the durability of an actual padlock such as master lock, let's keep in mind that padlocks sole purpose is to protect something you don't want any one else having access to.. If I can break it open with a bolt cutter, or simply a hammer and, a screwdriver I don't see the benefit in this lock. Yes it's a cool idea, but also very limited... How does it hold up in severe weather conditions ???? That's just the beginning of my observation on this.

Jaisen - January 13, 2014 at 6:29pm

My only concern would be having to charge my lock and what if the battery dies? Is there a physical key as a backup? Cool idea but I don't think it'd be very practical except maybe for going to the gym where you're only using the lock an hour or two a day. Something like a bike or she'd that's locked up all day every day i don't think it'd be very good for.

P000TER - January 13, 2014 at 6:23pm

Now this is hot. But just like losing a key. There are probably many ways this can fail as well.