# Wireless Bike Locks The Ulock Can Be Locked and Unlocked Using Your Smartphone By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulock References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ulock-smartphone-bike-lock/35150/) & [ulock.me](http://www.ulock.me/) The Ulock is a handy [wireless bicycle lock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock), developed by a team of Italian designers, that can be locked and unlocked via your smartphone courtesy its embedded Bluetooth 4.0 transmitter. It comes with a special proximity mode wherein it automatically locks up when the user and their phone are more than 3 meters away, and unlocks when users appear back in range. Users also have the option of [locking and unlocking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-lock-technology) their Ulock by tapping an on-screen button. If for some reason they're unable to access their screen, they can also unlock the Ulock by knocking on their phone, activating its accelerometer. The Ulock's [companion app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-handlebar) also shows users where their lock is located on a city map so they can find their bike easily in crowded areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Bike Locks:** The trend towards smart bike locks with Bluetooth connectivity and mobile app control. - **Proximity Sensor Technology:** The trend towards incorporating proximity sensors and accelerometers into smart bike locks for even more convenience and security. - **Asset Tracking Solutions:** The trend towards bike lock companion apps that integrate with city maps and offer asset tracking solutions to help locate missing bikes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling:** The cycling industry can develop and market smart bike locks with wireless connectivity and proximity sensor technology to appeal to tech-savvy cyclists. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry has an opportunity to create and improve the apps that are used to control and monitor smart bike locks. - **Asset Management:** The asset management industry can explore expanding their capabilities to include bike tracking and recovery services for riders who use smart bike locks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Monitoring Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elios-crossover-lock.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abus-combiflex-travelguard.md) - [Advanced Smart Home Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ubolt-wifi.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Intuitive Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-latch-5.md) - [Connected Chain Link Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linka-lasso.md) - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.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)