I'm looking for a lock and strap to secure my luggage, but as you know, most of them use number combinations, which are inaccessible for us.
I saw on YouTube that there are locks with a Bluetooth unlocking system that work with the iPhone, but I’m not sure if they’re accessible, and I haven’t been able to find any of those on Amazon.
I also know there are fingerprint locks, but all the ones I’ve seen on Amazon have ratings below 4.3, which makes me think they’re not that good.
Can anyone share what they use to protect their luggage in an accessible way?
Thanks in advance.
By Karina Velazquez, 24 July, 2025
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Assistive Technology
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Not a smart lock, but definitely accessible
I decided against smart luggage locks, because if there's one place I don't want added stress when tech goes quirky, that would be at the airport. So I bought this set of four keyless TSA locks (which also come in a single pack or a two-pack). These locks come with cards that you can keep in your wallet and also smaller tags that can be attached to a keychain or lanyard. They don't have embedded NFC or RFID technology. Instead these cards have a pattern of small holes that open the lock when slid into a slit on the lock. If you buy a multi-pack, all cards will be cut identical, and you can always add additional locks which correspond to your keycard pattern. Another good thing is that you can register your lock code so that you can have access to free lifetime card replacements if yours are ever lost or damaged.
Though these are not as fun as a quick fingerprint scan, they are very effective and don’t require a phone or batteries.
Keyless TSA Approved Luggage Locks with Lifetime Card Keys & No Combo to Forget (4 Pack)
https://a.co/d/42xXKUP