Take disc lock security to the next level with the Kovix Alarmed Disc Lock, offering the protection of a disc lock, alongside a loud movement sensitive alarm...
After having my garage broken in too, Jeff kindly offered to let me use the Kovix alarmed disc lock he’s been testing, at least until we add additional security – giving me a bit of peace of mind and ensuring no one would be moving my bike, especially without someone knowing about it!
The Kovix disc lock is just like a regular disc lock, it’s relatively small – just the right size to carry in your jacket pocket if necessary and is easy to lock onto your rotor.
What sets it apart is the fact it includes a 120dB alarm that is activated by movement! I got to see the alarm in action when I parked at work only to hear the alarm going off a short time later. One of my mates had decided to see what the Kovix disc lock was and had bumped the bike setting it off!
For any would be thief the 120dB siren ensures anyone nearby knows exactly what is going on if your bike is moved, ensuring they don’t get the opportunity to stuff around without attracting attention.
Plus for those times when you might be worried about kids or pets knocking the bike, you can disable the alarm by pressing the key down twice, prior to locking it onto the bike.
The alarm is also a nifty removable unit that you can access when the disc lock isn’t fitted to a bike with an allen key, allowing a new battery to be fitted to ensure your disc lock alarm is in working order. The battery is a lithium CR2 battery and is said to last 8-10 months, but the lock will beep when it’s getting low to warn you that it’s time for a new battery.
The lock itself waits five seconds after being locked to arm and will then beep to let you know that you are good to go, and five seconds after this if moved will commence the 10 seconds of beeping, followed by the siren.
Build quality is also very solid and is waterproof, coming in a variety of colours, from the super-bright yellow and neon-orange, to the more subdued black and stainless steel. Even better – the Kovix alarmed disc lock is just $69.95 RRP.
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February 26, 2016
An interesting story. I just purchased one today and after installing the battery I couldn’t seem to disable the alarm no matter what I did. I tried pushing the button twice, it didn’t seem to make any difference and a few seconds later it would sound off. With the device not installed (eg in my backpack) the alarm goes off as soon as it is moved. Any suggestions as to how to do this as I cannot seem to shut te thing down except to remove the battery – not a quick task.
February 27, 2016
Hey Peter,
That’s no good. The sensor that activates the alarm should be magnetic, so normally it’ll only go off if it’s on the disc or rotor on the bike, or if something metallic falls into the locking pin section of the disc lock – I’ve had it go off when some keys in my bag with the disc lock got in the way. You should be able to push the key in, as though to lock the pin, without actually locking it, then release it, then lock it when you push the key and pin in for the second time, to get everything locked without the alarm being activated. It might be worth checking if there’s anything stuck to the sensor/magnet in the disc lock. Let us know how you go!
March 25, 2016
Hi Peter, did you resolve this problem? I’m visiting the importer next week and could bring it up with him. Jeff Ware.
December 7, 2016
How come my kovix does not alarm anymore? It only beeps once after 5 secs of locking it.. even if i had tesyed it by shaking the wheels. still no alarm. do i need to replace the battery? thanks.
December 7, 2016
Hey Jerry.
I’d try replacing the battery and see how you go. Just make sure you’re locking it as far onto the rotor as possible too, to make sure the sensor realises it’s locked to a rotor.
July 5, 2018
If the bike alarm is triggered and your not near the bike , will the alarm shut off after sometime or will the neighbour have an unpleasant time until you get home.
July 5, 2018
Hey Ricky,
It should go off after a period, unless the bike is still being tampered with, which will keep the siren activated.
December 30, 2018
I tried following the KPL 10 wrapper instructions but couldn’t turn it off. I now have constant ringing in my ears 12 hours later. Any suggestions?
January 1, 2019
Hey John, did pressing the key down (in twice) before actually locking it not disable the alarm? If the alarm is going it should turn off when unlocked.
April 1, 2019
Well it didn’t stop theives who somehow jemmied it off and stile my bike. Unimpressed.
April 1, 2019
Hey Ken, that’s no good. How did they get the Kovix off, was the pin broken, or did they snap the whole lock?
February 27, 2023
You have to read the manuals.
I’ve got two kovix products locking down two bikes. User both products on the daily. Can’t fault either of them.
When you engage the lock and it beeps twice, you’ve just locked it and disabled the alarm. A single beep signifies the alarm is armed.