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By Warren Rossiter\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 11 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Knog\u2019s all-new Scout combines Apple\u2019s Find My app compatibility with a loud alarm for a dual-purpose and discreet security solution.<\/p>\n

The unit is claimed to weigh 35.7g including cover and hardware and is designed to fit on your bike\u2019s bottle cage bosses. Production units will come with long bolts, which Knog says will enable the Scout to sit under any standard bottle cage.<\/p>\n

GPS bike trackers<\/a> and Apple\u2019s AirTag attachments have become big business in bike security in recent years and provide extra security (or, at least, traceability) should thieves manage to overcome one of the best bike locks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Scout charges from a USB-C power source and battery life is a claimed six months.<\/p>\n

The Scout is activated with Knog\u2019s own app (Knog Mobile) and once paired with your phone, the app also makes the Scout visible as a device to Apple\u2019s \u2018Find my\u2019 app.<\/p>\n

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The Scout also comes with a fluro cover if you want your bike\u2019s security to be a little more overt.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Scout attaches via security bolts to your bike\u2019s bottle cage bosses.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The app enables you to arm and disarm the Scout remotely, along with setting the device\u2019s sensitivity to movement and alarm settings (tone and volume).<\/p>\n

We tested out the alarm and its 85-decibel volume is loud enough to command your attention. The tracker is designed to alert your phone via text should your bike be moved (taken).<\/p>\n

The bike can then be tracked within your iPhone\u2019s app.<\/p>\n

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The 85-decibel alarm and tracking functionality give the scout two ways of protecting your bike.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Knog Mobile app enables you to arm the Knog Scout remotely.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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You can adjust the sensitivity of the alarm, volume and alarm tone through the app.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The sealed unit is rated to IP67 for waterproofing, which should make it suitable for use in all weathers. We\u2019ve got a Scout on test, so look out for a full review soon.<\/p>\n

The Scout is available now and priced at: $59.95 \/ \u20ac59.95 \/ \u00a354.95 \/ AU$94.95.<\/p>\n