Does anyone have a way to physically secure the black apple TV against theft?

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Does anyone have a way to physically secure the black apple TV against theft?

I own a Hostel, and have just recently bought my second apple TV because the first one got stolen last year from the TV area.... unfortunately the device doesn't have the normal computer 'lock' hole physically designed into it, so I'm not sure what I can do to help avoid getting this one stolen as well.

Any ideas?... has anyone else even given this some thought? I did a google search about the topic and came up absolutely empty. I'm pretty surprised as I was definitely expecting to find some sort of creative solution... but again, nothing! >.<

Thanks ahead of time!

- David

AppleTV 2, iOS 5

Posted on Jun 28, 2012 3:49 AM

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Answer 1

bobwild

Level 4

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Jun 28, 2012 4:00 AM in response to davidmxcanada

do a google search on > glue cable locks

We had to use them so our small ethernet hubs installed in conference rooms wouldn't disappear. And it worked.

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Answer 2

Jun 28, 2012 4:33 AM in response to davidmxcanada

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Answer 3

Jun 28, 2012 4:34 AM in response to Winston Churchill

Seriously though, have you considered asking your local metal fabricator.

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Answer 4

Jun 28, 2012 1:45 PM in response to davidmxcanada

Kensington makes a locking cable system for peripherals that do not include the holes for their standard locks. You can find them through most online retailers -- for example, I just bought one from CDW.

Kensington desktop & peripherals locking kit

This works by gluing a plate with a loop on it onto your peripheral, passing the cable through the loop, and then locking the end of the cable with a lock that's too large to pass back through the loop.

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HACKINT0SH

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Jun 29, 2012 2:37 PM in response to Winston Churchill

ROFLMFAO @ Winston!!!

Anyhow, I was just thinking today myself how it ***** that the ATV profile does not have a kensington slot. This means that the new EXPRESS also suffers the same issue. At lest the Express & TimeCapsule have them, but at 100$ a pop, it sure would be nice for the other profile to have it.

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Philly_Phan

Level 7

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Jun 29, 2012 2:41 PM in response to davidmxcanada

I don't know if this is a good idea from the business perspective but...

Perhaps you can keep the Apple TV and cable in the front office with a notice that it's available upon request and must be returned upon checkout or the customer's credit card will be charged accordingly.

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AppMan44

Level 1

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Jun 10, 2014 12:30 AM in response to davidmxcanada

I have seen something for your solution on Maclocks http://www.maclocks.com/appletv-mount-apple-tv-security-mount.html .

I am big fan of their stuff and work closely with them when my clients need security solutions.

Apparently Apple is a big fan themselves and sells them on their online store in Europe and Australia.

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Answer 8

Jun 10, 2014 12:35 AM in response to davidmxcanada

I actually posted a month or so ago on the UK forum about the apple tv lock I got, and it was one of the best things I ever bought. I got it from Maclocks, and i have not stopped talking about it to anyone I meet. I think this is exactly what you are looking for, its even in black. Not sure if this product was around when you posted it back in 2012, but you should definitely snatch it up now (if you are still looking;). Its the Apple TV Security Mount, and the site also had a youtube video to instruct us how to set it up. I just posted yesterday something from this company, I was wondering if their iPadAir Lock was any good, so if you have any experience with one let me know!

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