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Lock on Depart

Park. Walk away.
BetterKey locks it.

Halfway through the grocery store.
Three blocks down the sidewalk.
Already sitting on the couch.

BetterKey locks the car once you've walked away. So that thought never has to start.

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Turn it on when you want it

Lock on Depart stays off until you switch it on. It works alongside Park Location, helping BetterKey recognize when you've parked, stepped away, and it's time to lock the car.

A few things worth knowing

  • Park Location needs to be on. It's how BetterKey knows you've left your car.
  • Lock on Depart only locks. It doesn't unlock or control anything else.
  • Turn it off anytime. BetterKey stops locking your car until you turn it back on.
BetterKey settings showing the Lock on Depart toggle
BetterKey lock screen showing a lock confirmation

Confirmation when it counts

Once your car is parked and you've taken a few steps away, BetterKey locks it and lets you know.

No guessing. No rushing. Just a lock you can trust.

How it decides to lock

  • Park Location confirms the car is parked.
  • Your iPhone notices you've walked away.
  • When those signals agree, BetterKey locks the car.

FAQs

What is Lock on Depart? +

Lock on Depart automatically locks your car after you park and walk away. It's an opt-in safety net for the moments you forget, or just prefer not to think about it.

What does it need to work? +

Lock on Depart builds on Park Location, so you'll need that enabled first.

It also requires a connected vehicle that supports remote locking. You can check whether your car is compatible in a few seconds.

What if I'm just stepping out for a second? +

BetterKey waits until you've clearly left your vehicle.

Quick stops, like grabbing something from the trunk or opening a door briefly, won't trigger a lock.

Does BetterKey track my car or location? +

Your location and motion data stay on your device.

Lock on Depart uses them only to detect when you've left the vehicle and then sends a lock command. Nothing is continuously tracked or stored.

See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Try BetterKey free for 1 week.

Download on the App Store