{"id":22646,"date":"2024-05-19T00:28:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T00:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alterlock.net\/?page_id=22646"},"modified":"2025-01-09T02:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T02:29:19","slug":"pre-purchase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alterlock.net\/en\/support\/faq\/pre-purchase","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center top-hero-image\" style=\"min-height:360px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1240\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alterlock.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AlterLockImage03-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color\">FAQ &#8211; Pre-Purchase<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-68c64a8a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device installation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-e056e7b3 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/alterlock.net\\\/en\\\/support\\\/faq\\\/pre-purchase\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"About compatible bikes\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The device can be attached to most sport bikes using the bottle cage base.<br>To keep the device inconspicuous, it is advised to mount it with the bottle cage.<br>If there is no bottle cage base, consider using a commercially available bottle cage adapter..<br><br><strong>Notes<\\\/strong><br>*If the bike has a unique frame shape, installation may not be possible.<br>*If the frame size is small, the bottle on the downtube and seat tube may contact each other.<br>*Some bottle cages may interfere with the device. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the device during installation.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can it be used on vehicles other than bikes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"AlterLock device is designed for attachment using a bicycle's bottle cage base, but with creative mounting methods, it can also be utilized for other vehicles.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can it also be used on motorcycles or cars?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Many users employ AlterLock on motorcycles and cars.<br>For motorcycles, it is assumed that the device will be stored in areas like under the locked seat, away from high temperatures.<br>The same applies to cars; avoid storing it in areas that become hot due to direct sunlight.<br>When stored inside a vehicle, the deterrent effect of the alarm sound may be reduced, but you can choose to use only the tracking feature with the alarm sound turned off.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can the device be easily removed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"AlterLock device includes a security bolt and mounting tool, making it difficult to remove with standard tools.<br>If removal is attempted while it is locked, motion will be detected and an alert sent to the mobile phone.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can it be installed somewhere other than the bike's downtube?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Installation is not limited to the downtube.<br>To improve signal reception, avoid mounting it near or on large metal surfaces or areas covered with metal.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a physical key necessary?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"AlterLock does not function as a physical key.<br>To enhance security, it is recommended to use it alongside a lock such as a wire lock.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-10e806a9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">About compatible bikes<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The device can be attached to most sport bikes using the bottle cage base.<br>To keep the device inconspicuous, it is advised to mount it with the bottle cage.<br>If there is no bottle cage base, consider using a commercially available bottle cage adapter..<br><br><strong>Notes<\/strong><br>*If the bike has a unique frame shape, installation may not be possible.<br>*If the frame size is small, the bottle on the downtube and seat tube may contact each other.<br>*Some bottle cages may interfere with the device. Be careful not to apply excessive force to the device during installation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5017d8d0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can it be used on vehicles other than bikes?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>AlterLock device is designed for attachment using a bicycle&#8217;s bottle cage base, but with creative mounting methods, it can also be utilized for other vehicles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1c0aaf7d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can it also be used on motorcycles or cars?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Many users employ AlterLock on motorcycles and cars.<br>For motorcycles, it is assumed that the device will be stored in areas like under the locked seat, away from high temperatures.<br>The same applies to cars; avoid storing it in areas that become hot due to direct sunlight.<br>When stored inside a vehicle, the deterrent effect of the alarm sound may be reduced, but you can choose to use only the tracking feature with the alarm sound turned off.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-696be4f4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can the device be easily removed?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>AlterLock device includes a security bolt and mounting tool, making it difficult to remove with standard tools.<br>If removal is attempted while it is locked, motion will be detected and an alert sent to the mobile phone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-07fc1416 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can it be installed somewhere other than the bike&#8217;s downtube?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Installation is not limited to the downtube.<br>To improve signal reception, avoid mounting it near or on large metal surfaces or areas covered with metal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b7333571 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is a physical key necessary?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>AlterLock does not function as a physical key.<br>To enhance security, it is recommended to use it alongside a lock such as a wire lock.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-0d979854 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/alterlock.net\\\/en\\\/support\\\/faq\\\/pre-purchase\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"I plan to purchase AlterLock Gen3; do I need a new service agreement?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"One service agreement allows for the use of up to three devices.<br>If you already have an existing service agreement, there is no need for additional contracts or changes to the agreement.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"About the device specifications\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For detailed specifications of the device, please check <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/alterlock.net\\\/en\\\" data-type=\\\"page\\\" data-id=\\\"15026\\\">the page<\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where can the device be used?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<strong>AlterLock Gen3<\\\/strong><br>The device is globally uniform. It can be used in the following countries:<br>Japan, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States.<br><br><strong>AlterLock Gen2<\\\/strong><br>There are two versions of the device: one for use exclusively in Japan, and the European version for use in Europe.<br>The European version can be used in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, and the United Kingdom.<br><br><strong>AlterLock Gen1<\\\/strong><br>Available for use within Japan only.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Required environment for use\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The use of AlterLock device requires a mobile phone with an internet connection (Android 8 or higher, or iOS 15 or higher) and a dedicated app and service agreement.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will the alarm sound continuously?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The type of alarm sound, on\\\/off, duration, and the number of times it rings can be finely adjusted.<br>Detection sensitivity can also be adjusted in three levels.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"About shock resistance and waterproof\\\/dustproof features\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<strong>Shock resistance<\\\/strong><br>The device is designed to withstand the vibrations of riding a bike. However, please do not subject AlterLock device body to direct, strong impacts.<br><br><strong>Waterproof and dustproof<\\\/strong><br>This product is waterproof and dustproof to IP66, allowing use in the rain. However, do not drop it in water or charge it while wet.<br>Also, make sure to attach the included cap and cover to prevent mud and sweat from entering the USB connector.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b7328407 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">I plan to purchase AlterLock Gen3; do I need a new service agreement?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>One service agreement allows for the use of up to three devices.<br>If you already have an existing service agreement, there is no need for additional contracts or changes to the agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-de1b44a4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">About the device specifications<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>For detailed specifications of the device, please check <a href=\"https:\/\/alterlock.net\/en\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15026\">the page<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-034de4a6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Where can the device be used?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p><strong>AlterLock Gen3<\/strong><br>The device is globally uniform. It can be used in the following countries:<br>Japan, Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States.<br><br><strong>AlterLock Gen2<\/strong><br>There are two versions of the device: one for use exclusively in Japan, and the European version for use in Europe.<br>The European version can be used in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, and the United Kingdom.<br><br><strong>AlterLock Gen1<\/strong><br>Available for use within Japan only.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0f0aa0dc \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Required environment for use<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The use of AlterLock device requires a mobile phone with an internet connection (Android 8 or higher, or iOS 15 or higher) and a dedicated app and service agreement.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-03fb57f5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Will the alarm sound continuously?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The type of alarm sound, on\/off, duration, and the number of times it rings can be finely adjusted.<br>Detection sensitivity can also be adjusted in three levels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3ca3d0e1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">About shock resistance and waterproof\/dustproof features<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p><strong>Shock resistance<\/strong><br>The device is designed to withstand the vibrations of riding a bike. 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class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How is it different from a Bluetooth tracker?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Bluetooth trackers are intended for loss prevention, transmitting location information when the mobile phone is nearby.<br>However, they are not suitable for tracking moving bikes, for example.<br>AlterLock is equipped with a standalone communication function and supports GPS and Wi-Fi positioning, allowing for tracking anywhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7a676b09 wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7a676b09\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is user registration required?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>To use AlterLock app, user registration (free) is 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