If you’ve ever had a bike stolen, or even just felt that gut-drop anxiety leaving your ride locked up outside, the Knog Scout is the kind of thing you wish you’d had sooner. It’s a motion-triggered alarm and Apple Find My tracker in one compact device, and it’s built for cyclists who’d rather not leave their security up to a lock alone. The moment someone moves your bike without your permission, an 85-decibel alarm fires off, which is genuinely loud enough to turn heads and send opportunists running. At the same time, your iPhone gets a notification so you know something’s happening, even if you’re inside a cafe or at the gym.
What makes the Scout smarter than a standard alarm is the Apple Find My integration. If your bike does go missing, you’re not just hoping someone heard the beep, you can actively track its location through the Find My app using Apple’s crowd-sourced network. It mounts discreetly to the standard water bottle cage mounts on your frame, and the low-profile design means it can be hidden underneath your bottle cage entirely, so it doesn’t advertise itself as something worth removing. Anti-tamper screws and a security tool are included, so once it’s on, it’s staying on. Weighing just 25 grams and rated IP66 for water resistance, it handles commuter rain and trail grime without complaint.
Setup and day-to-day use is handled through the Knog iOS app. You can arm and disarm it via the app or by pressing the button on the side of the unit when you’re within 1.5 metres. Dual LEDs give you a quick read on alarm status and battery level, and a single 4-hour charge delivers up to six months of battery life, so you’re not constantly plugging it in between rides. The USB-C port makes top-ups straightforward when the time does come. A neon silicone cover is also included if you’d prefer to make the device visible as a visible deterrent rather than hiding it. You can register up to 10 Scouts across your fleet through the app, which makes it a practical option for anyone managing more than one bike.
Knog Scout Specs
- Alarm: Motion-sensitive, 85 dB audio alarm
- Tracking: Apple Find My network compatible
- App: Knog iOS app (iOS only)
- Mount: Standard water bottle cage braze-ons (can be mounted under cage)
- Fastening: Anti-tamper screws and security tool included
- Arm/Disarm: Button on device (within 1.5 m) or via app
- Indicators: Dual LEDs for alarm status and battery charge
- Charging: USB-C rechargeable (cable not included)
- Charge time: 4 hours
- Battery life: Up to 6 months
- Water resistance: IP66 (wash-proof)
- Weight: 25 g
- Max registered devices: 10 Scouts per Knog account
- Includes: Anti-tamper screws, security tool, neon silicone cover








































































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