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PawseKeys

PawseKeys

Shield your keyboard from kids and pets

Website pawsekeys.app
Overview

What it is

Home-office is great until a cat, dog, or toddler "helps" you type. PawseKeys is the ultimate shield for your Mac productivity. While it’s a powerful standalone locker, we’re adding a world-first factor: remote control via Apple Watch. The Watch companion app is currently in final review and will be released as a free update this week! Lock or unlock your Mac keyboard directly from your wrist. Perfect for stepping away from your desk or cleaning your setup. ⌚✨

Intent

I need it when

Control Mac keyboard remotely from Apple Watch or iOS device

PawseKeys Remote for iOS and Apple Watch (free for PRO users) allows users to lock their Mac keyboard from across the room, acting as a 'panic button' to prevent pets or children from typing before they reach the keyboard.

Prevent children or pets from accidentally typing and disrupting work or presentations

Kid & pet-proof feature blocks all keyboard inputs while watching, presenting, or working. Users can lock the keyboard from the menu bar or via Apple Watch remote, keeping accidental presses from interrupting focus or presentations.

Clean Mac keyboard without accidental key presses triggering actions

PawseKeys locks the keyboard for a set time in Cleaning Mode, allowing users to safely wipe and clean their Mac without worry of random inputs. One-click lock with optional timer auto-unlock provides stress-free maintenance.

Achieve deep focus by eliminating keyboard distractions and accidental inputs

Focus mode blocks keyboard inputs to maintain attention on what matters. Users can set a timer for auto-unlock, creating a distraction-free work session without the temptation to switch tasks via keyboard shortcuts.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User runs Windows or Linux; PawseKeys is macOS-only (requires macOS 12+)
  • User needs keyboard locking for external keyboards on non-Mac devices
  • User requires data collection or analytics integration; app runs offline with zero data collection
  • User needs keyboard lock with account management or cloud sync; no accounts or logins required
  • User operates on macOS versions older than 12; minimum requirement is macOS 12 or newer
Commercials

Pricing

Freemium with PRO license option