# Bluetooth-Enabled Bike Locks The Skylock Smart Bike Lock Allows Monitoring Access via Bluetooth By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-05-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylock-smart-bike-lock References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2014/05/skylock-smart-bike-lock/) & [skylock.cc](http://skylock.cc/) While the task of lugging around a lock and attaching it to your bike can be quite burdensome, the Skylock Smart Bike Lock is here to make the process much easier by integrating [mobile features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myq-secure-view) into this ordinarily simplistic device. Allowing consumers to connect their mobile devices with their [bike locks via bluetooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-fingerprint-padlock), the Skylock Smart Bike Lock can automatically unlock based on sensory features as you approach, or can simply open at the touch of a button on your smartphone device. Solar-powered and featuring a notification function that informs users when the bike has been altered or in an accident, the Skylock Smart Bike Lock is changing the way cycles are stored and maintained in a much more high-tech manner. Ideal for those worried about leaving their bikes outdoors, the Skylock Smart Bike Lock will surely give [cyclists peace of mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lock-ultra). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bluetooth-enabled Bike Accessories:** With the integration of mobile features into bike locks, other bike accessories may follow, creating a new market for tech-savvy cyclists. - **Automated Personal Security Devices:** The use of sensory features and mobile devices in bike locks can inspire new developments in personal security technology, making it more convenient and connected for consumers. - **Internet-of-things in Transportation:** The Skylock Smart Bike Lock is a prime example of the IoT being integrated into transportation devices, creating an opportunity for further IoT implementations in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Cycling and Bike Accessories:** As bike locks become increasingly high-tech, there may be a growing demand for other bike accessories to incorporate mobile features and improve convenience for cyclists. - **Personal Security Technology:** The sensory and mobile features of the Skylock Smart Bike Lock can inspire further developments in personal security technology that are more automated and connected to other devices. - **Transportation and Smart Cities:** The integration of IoT in transportation devices and the creation of smart bike locks can contribute to the development of smart cities and a more connected transportation system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Connected Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laas-olock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Three-in-One Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bike-lock.md) - [Anti-Theft eBike Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Collapsible Ultra-Secure Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-lock.md) - [Connected Chain Link Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linka-lasso.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-smart-bikes.md) - [Hidden Seat Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockinvisible.md)