British mobile TenBu has today unveiled a gadget that secures mobile phones and other portable devices by creating a personal alarm system powered by Bluetooth. nio provides an easy and cost-effective way of protecting valuable items and the invaluable data contained on them.

nio is a lightweight, user-friendly gadget consisting of a Bluetooth tag with an innovative software link that downloads directly onto the user’s mobile phone, creating a personalised security zone of up to 25 metres. The security zone protects both the mobile phone and the Bluetooth tag, which may be attached to another valuable item, such as a set of keys or a laptop. When the security zone is breached, both the tagged item and the mobile phone emit an audible alarm. A flashing blue light on the tag is also triggered.

nio is specifically designed for ease of use. The nio software can control multiple nio tags simultaneously, and each tag can be given an identifying name and image on the mobile phone. In extremely high-risk environments, users can activate a Motion Sensor to alert them if anyone moves their tagged item. A handy “locate” tone helps users find misplaced tagged items, and a calendar feature allows users to preset specific times for the tag to go active – ideal for the commute to work. Uniquely, nio comes equipped with a fully rechargeable battery that can keep nio™ on standby for several weeks.

An estimated 2,600 mobile phones are lost or stolen every minute somewhere in the world. It frequently happens that people do not realise they have lost something valuable until it is too late to recover. nioâ„¢ prevents the loss or theft of valuable items by alerting people the moment they and their valuable items become separated.

A formidable first line of defence against the loss or theft of valuable portable items, nioâ„¢ is compatible with most smartphones.

List of compatible phones
nioâ„¢ currently supports the following devices. We are constantly updating this list so please check http://bluenio.com/compatibility/ if your handset is not shown.
Blackberry:
• Bold – 9000
• Curve Series
• Pearl Smartphone’s
• 8800 Series
• 8700 Series
• 7130 Series

Windows Mobile:
• Windows Mobile 5.0: Smartphone, Pocket PC devices
• Windows Mobile 6.1: Smartphone, Pocket PC devices
Java-enabled devices that will run nioâ„¢ in the background:
• Nokia: N-Series, E-Series, 3230, 3250, 3650/3600, 3660/3620, 5800, 5610, 5320, 5310, 5300, 5220, 5130, 6110, 6220, 6260, 6600/6620, 6630, 6670, 6681/6682, 7610, 7650
• Sony Ericsson: K-Series, W-Series, Z-Series, G502, V630i, V640i, C702, C902, C905
• Secret (KF750), KF300
• Samsung: SGH-D720
• Panasonic: X700, X800

Please note the following Java enabled devices will NOT run nioâ„¢ in the background:
• Nokia: 8800, 8600, 7610, 7510, 7500 Prism, 7373, 7310, 7210, 7100, 7070 Prism, 6700, 6600, 6500, 6303, 6301, 6300, 6267, 6220, 6212, 6210, 6151, 6131, 6124, 6121, 6120, 6111, 6086, 6085, 5000, 3600, 3500, 3250, 3120, 3110, 3109, 2630
• LG: Renoir (KC910), KP500, KC750, KS360, KT520, KC550, LG Secret (KF750), KF300