{"id":357415,"date":"2024-01-23T21:45:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T02:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=357415"},"modified":"2024-01-24T06:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:28:01","slug":"the-prox-prd-lost-stolen-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/the-prox-prd-lost-stolen-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prox PRD is the perfect solution for forgetful phone users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know the drill. You&#8217;re halfway through your commute, and that sinking feeling hits. No, it&#8217;s not a sudden realization of existential dread (well, not this time) &#8211; you&#8217;ve left your phone on the kitchen counter. Again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if there was a way to stop that mid-journey face-palm? Meet the Prox PRD, the Bluetooth buddy that&#8217;s hoping to be your smartphone&#8217;s new best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our phones are practically extensions of our bodies; it&#8217;s almost comical how often they&#8217;re forgotten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wallet, keys, phone \u2013 the holy trinity of &#8220;Things We Routinely Pat Our Pockets For&#8221; \u2013 and yet, the phone, our digital lifeline, is the one we manage to leave behind. Every. Single. Time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the <a data-lasso-id=\"555423\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proxdevices.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prox PRD<\/a>. With its minute dimensions of 1.77 inches by 1.77 inches, it&#8217;s as unobtrusive as the common car key fob. Pair it with your phone, and the Prox PRD will sound an alert if you start to walk away without it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image357415_bc83dd-84 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image357415_bc83dd-84 img.kb-img, .kb-image357415_bc83dd-84 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;filter:drop-shadow(2px 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image357415_bc83dd-84\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1600x900.jpg\" alt=\"prox prd on a purple background\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-357416\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Image: KnowTechie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To get a better understanding of what makes the Prox PRD stand out, I reached out to Michael McCrary, the CEO of Prox Devices. He was quick to clarify a few misconceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-1b6c35c is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"1b6c35c\"><style>.stk-1b6c35c{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(120,120,120,0.1) !important}.stk-1b6c35c-container{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}.stk-1b6c35c-container:before{background-color:#f3f3f3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-1b6c35c-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-fff85bd\" data-block-id=\"fff85bd\"><style>.stk-fff85bd{margin-left:-20px !important}.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{opacity:0.7 !important}.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-fff85bd .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--stk-global-color-56583,#911d9c) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"linear-gradient-fff85bd\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fff-85-bd-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fff-85-bd-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20.8 44.5H0V23.7L9.3 5.5h7.3L12 23.7h8.8v20.8zm29.2 0H29.2V23.7l9.3-18.1h7.3l-4.6 18.1H50v20.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-75422ff\" data-block-id=\"75422ff\"><style>.stk-75422ff{margin-left:-17px !important}.stk-75422ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:300 !important;font-style:normal !important;font-family:\"Golos Text\",Sans-serif !important}@media screen and (max-width:1023px){.stk-75422ff .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">&#8216;We know what you\u2019re thinking!&#8217; McCrary said in our conversation. &#8216;NO \u2013 it\u2019s not a tracker; NO \u2013 it\u2019s not a key finder; NO \u2013 it\u2019s not an item finder; NO \u2013 it\u2019s not a phone finder; NO \u2013 you don\u2019t already have one when you have an AirTag or Tile; YES \u2013 it will keep you from forgetting your phone.&#8217;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prox PRD is a Phone Reminder Device that alerts you before you forget your phone and leave it behind, with no subscription, no data collected or sold, no app, no sign-up, no registration, no passwords, and no tracking &#8216;Location Services&#8217; used to invade your privacy and drain your phone\u2019s battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-352050-557156\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-llama lasso-url-amzn-prox-prd-stop-forgetting-your-phone-at-home-work-restaurant-or-car-reliably-alerts-when-leaving-phone-behind-no-subscription-no-data-collected-stop-losing-phones-no-need-to-find-phone \">\n\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FYL6P9J?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"352050\" data-lasso-name=\"Prox PRD\" title=\"Prox PRD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/31G2hlG3w4L._SL500_.webp\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" class=\"rocket-lazyload\" alt=\"Prox PRD\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FYL6P9J?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"352050\" data-lasso-name=\"Prox PRD\" title=\"Prox PRD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProx PRD\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lasso-stars-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4.0\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><strike>$69.95<\/strike><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$57.95<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Designed by Prox Devices, this little guy is a no-hassle solution to keep your phone by your side. Forget complex setups. This is a simple, no-subscription, no-app-required approach to ensure your smartphone isn't left behind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- List field -->\n<div class=\"lasso-fields-single\">\n\t<strong>What We Like:<\/strong>\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields-what-we-like lasso-fields-99998\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"list\"><li>Privacy Champion: It doesn't collect data or need an app, ensuring your personal details stay personal.<\/li><li>Forget-Me-Not: This device alerts you before you leave your phone behind, acting as your digital leash.<\/li><li>Year-Long Vigil: A long-lasting battery life means fewer worries about maintenance.<\/li><li>Effortless Setup: Attach it to your keychain or bag, pair it with your phone, and go about your day with one less worry.<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- BUTTONS -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-2\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FYL6P9J?tag=knowt01-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"352050\" data-lasso-name=\"Prox PRD\" title=\"Prox PRD\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tAmazon\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-button-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proxdevices.com\/product-page\/prox-prd\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"352050\" data-lasso-name=\"Prox PRD\" title=\"Prox PRD\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWebsite - Promo Code: AN15%OFF\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<!-- LASSO DISCLOSURES & DATE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-disclosure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>KnowTechie is supported by its audience, so if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale.<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-date\">\n\t\t\t\t01\/25\/2024 07:41 pm GMT <i class=\"lasso-amazon-info\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tooltip=\"Price and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever find your phone in the fridge? Guilty as charged. So naturally, I jumped at the chance to test the Prox PRD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indoors, the PRD&#8217;s alerts are crystal clear. Step outside, however, and the bustling city may easily drown out its alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery life is another consideration. The PRD joins the club of devices that nudge us to stockpile batteries. While it&#8217;s not a major inconvenience, it&#8217;s certainly an addition to the mental checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Stop Forgetting &amp; Leaving Your Phone Behind | The Prox PRD\u2122 Phone Reminder Device Separation Alert\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gz8R2QtR5jk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video: Prox Devices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Prox Devices claims that the Prox PRD is energy efficient, but how long can it really last? And what about its performance in different environments? Airports, shopping centers, and places teeming with <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/6-facts-bluetooth\/\" data-lasso-id=\"557147\">Bluetooth signals<\/a> &#8211; can it hold its own?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, yes, it can. From its easy setup to its reliable alerts, this little device seems to stand tall amidst the ocean of forgetful phone owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The folks at Prox Devices are pretty open about what this thing can and can&#8217;t do. Even its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxdevices.com\/troubleshooting\" data-lasso-id=\"557148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">troubleshooting page<\/a> is upfront about potential issues, a refreshing nod to transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image357415_87bbb4-95 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image357415_87bbb4-95 img.kb-img, .kb-image357415_87bbb4-95 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;filter:drop-shadow(2px 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image357415_87bbb4-95\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1.jpg\" alt=\"image of three prox prd dedvices on a purple background\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-358105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/prox-prd-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption>Image: KnowTechie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to McCrary, Prox Devices CEO, the thoughtfulness behind the Prox PRD&#8217;s design comes from a careful examination of the market; he tells <em>KnowTechie<\/em> in an email. McCrary shared that a friend asked him to create a simple device to remind him about his phone before leaving it behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And Prox Devices isn&#8217;t stopping there. McCrary shared that the company is currently developing three new products, all of which will be easy to use and reliable. The first of these is expected to be released sometime in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;ve ever felt the cold dread of Phone Separation Anxiety, the Prox PRD might just be the gadget for you. It won&#8217;t solve world peace, but if it prevents that heart-stopping &#8216;Where&#8217;s my phone?&#8217; moment, it could be worth its weight in gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It won&#8217;t solve world peace, but if it prevents that heart-stopping &#8220;Where&#8217;s my phone?&#8221; moment, it could be worth its weight in gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prox PRD retails for $57.95 and can be purchased directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxdevices.com\/product-page\/prox-prd\" data-lasso-id=\"557149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">company&#8217;s website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09FYL6P9J?tag=knowt01-20\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"557150\" data-lasso-name=\"Prox PRD\">Amazon<\/a>. 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