MacBook security guides

Start with the alarm you need. Learn how to detect an unplugged charger, get alerts on your phone, and use Unplug Alarm in shared spaces.

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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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