Unplug Alarm for Mac
Choose charger and lid triggers, sound the siren, and show an on-screen warning.
Protect your MacBook
from theft.
A loud alarm when someone unplugs your MacBook or closes its lid. Alerts and captured photos sent straight to your phone.
A siren that gets noticed
Sounds on your Mac, even when it is muted.
An alert on your phone
Receive notifications on iPhone or Android.
A photo of what happened
Enable photo capture for more context.
How it works
Your MacBook anti-theft alarm.
Ready from the menu bar.
Choose what triggers the alarm and how you want to be alerted.
Install Unplug Alarm on your Mac
Open the app from the menu bar. Your alarm controls stay a click away.
Choose your triggers and actions
Enable Power Unplugged or Screen Closed. Choose the siren, photo capture, and notifications you want.
Activate your alarm
Run a test with your usual setup. Deactivate before unplugging or closing the Mac yourself.
Mac alarm. Phone alerts.
Know when it happens.
See what was captured.
Pair Unplug Alarm Client with your Mac to receive alarm notifications and captured photos on your phone.
On iPhone, allow Critical Alerts to hear supported notifications even in silent mode or Do Not Disturb.
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Get Unplug Alarm
Start on your Mac.
Add your phone for remote alerts.
Unplug Alarm Client
Pair your phone with the Mac app to receive alarm notifications and captured photos.
Before you download
Questions about
Unplug Alarm?
Get the details on triggers, phone alerts, and what is included.
How does a MacBook anti-theft alarm work?
Unplug Alarm monitors the triggers you select while the app is active. It can sound a siren when your MacBook is unplugged from power or its screen is closed. Learn more →
Can my MacBook sound an alarm when the charger is unplugged?
Yes. Select Power Unplugged in Unplug Alarm and activate it while your MacBook is connected to power. Disconnecting the charger then triggers your selected alarm actions. Learn more →
Can I trigger an alarm when my MacBook lid is closed?
Yes. Enable Screen Closed in the Mac app before activating the alarm. You can use this trigger together with power disconnection. Learn more →
Can I receive MacBook theft alerts on my iPhone?
Yes. Pair Unplug Alarm Client with the Mac app by scanning its QR code. Remote alerts and photo notifications require a yearly plan. Learn more →
Does Unplug Alarm work with Android phones?
An Android version of Unplug Alarm Client is available on Google Play. Use it with the Mac app to receive alerts; remote notifications require the yearly plan. Learn more →
Will the alarm work if my Mac is muted?
The Mac app supports a loud siren even when the Mac is muted. On iPhone, the Client app supports Critical Alerts when you grant that permission. Learn more →
Is Unplug Alarm free?
The Mac app is free to download with in-app purchases. A lifetime purchase covers core Mac protection, while a yearly subscription includes remote alerts and photo notifications through the Client app. Learn more →
What macOS version does Unplug Alarm require?
The current Mac App Store listing requires macOS 12 or later. The iPhone Client app requires iOS 14 or later. Learn more →
Protect your next work session.
Set your triggers. Activate Unplug Alarm.
Get more from your MacBook alarm
Choose a trigger, connect your phone, or plan your next café work session.
Sound an alarm when your MacBook charger is unplugged
Set a MacBook alarm when someone unplugs the charger. Choose a loud siren and optional phone alerts with Unplug Alarm.
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Get alerted when someone closes your MacBook lid
Set an alarm when someone closes your MacBook lid. Learn how Screen Closed works with a siren and optional phone notifications.
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Receive MacBook alarm alerts on your iPhone
Receive MacBook unplug and lid-close alerts on iPhone. Pair Unplug Alarm Client by QR code and test notifications and photo capture.
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Get MacBook alarm notifications on Android
Use Unplug Alarm Client on Android to receive alerts from your MacBook. Set up the Mac app, pair your phone, and test notifications.
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How to protect your MacBook at a coffee shop
Reduce MacBook theft risk at cafés with better placement, a locked screen, Find My, and an alarm for charger removal or lid closing.
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How to set up a MacBook anti-theft alarm
Set up Unplug Alarm on your MacBook. Choose power and lid triggers, add optional phone notifications, and run a controlled alarm test.
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