I like to carry my iphone in my shirt pocket. I have become concerned about security of my iphone. I would like to consider using a tether device, to secure my iphone to a clip - a clip which is conveniently attached to the top of my shirt pocket. The tether could be a light weight cord, or an attractive jewelry chain. Please advise what options are available for this security device, please? Thank you.
iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2, Considering upgrade to iphone 6
I've never heard of such an option, probably because it would be difficult to implement. Given the weight of a phone, keeping it in your shirt pocket doesn't seem like a good idea, even with some sort of tether. A tether that would stay attached to your shirt pocket when you bend over and have your phone drop out would possibly damage your shirt. It certainly wouldn't keep someone from snatching it out of your pocket. However, Google is your friend.
Dear Meg,
Thank you for your reply. The pocket tether might not be perfect - but the cost of insurance for a new iphone6 is about $11 per month - if it is available at all !? I don't want to pay $11 per month. But I am interested in security. I would like a tether made of the same type material the astronauts use for EVA - maybe not as big diameter? Maybe on a spring loaded reel type roll-out? I would be interested in the type of chain once used for pocket watches - only attached to the shirt pocket? Or a shirt button hole? Maybe an anchor something like a tie tack? It needs to be fairly strong - if someone grabs my phone, and runs down the street with it - I would like them to be seen dragging a part of my shirt behind them! I found a couple of options on EBAY - available from China. The one I like attaches to the base of the iphone with one or two screws. However, I don't like the options they offer for attaching to my shirt pocket or button hole. Maybe some other readers will know of more options? Thank you.
Google is your friend, but by no means use one that requires screws to attach to the phone. That will void that warranty. In all likelihood, an effect "solution" would almost have to be part of a case, or an add-on accessory sold by a case vendor.
If a thief tries to take your phone, let them. Putting up a fight over something so trivial is foolish. You could turn a mugging into an assault or worse. Insure the phone through a third party or possibly through your homeowners or renters insurance.
Best of luck.
I have just bought a Pacsafe Digisafe 100 from Outdooraction.co.uk at £12.95. The idea is that it connects to your strap attachment on your phone. When it arrived, I found that the iPhone 6 doesn't have a strap attachment facility but no problem, I attached it to my Ottoman case with a slight adapting. Fine - it is slash proof, adjustable and does the job a treat. My wife then said this afternoon "but I answer the phone when you are driving - do I pull your neck over to me?". I never thought of that!!!
Shirt Pocket Tether for i-Phone
