Everykey Password Manager Review

Everykey - Overview

Everykey is a password manager-like Bluetooth device that proposes to perform multiple functions. The system consists of a small, rectangular unit around 1 inch long, and the Everykey App for iOS and Android.

The main thrust of Everykey's marketing is that customers will never have to remember a password or carry actual keys again. Everykey stores passwords for all of your desktop and mobile devices, and unlocks them via Bluetooth depending on your proximity to the device.

The unit also stores website and other passwords for online accounts and automatically unlocks those as well when you visit the particular site. When you walk away, Everykey locks them back down.

Additionally, Everykey's password manager features allows you to change and generate secure passwords at will and store them in the app. This is more in line with traditional password managers which enable users to rotate random passwords for enhanced security.

If this wasn't impressive enough, Everykey also purports to replace physical keys as well. Working on the same proximity model, Everykey can unlock your car or front door to your home they are Bluetooth enabled.

The device can be worn around the wrist in a band accessory, or attached to a keychain. 

Everykey Functionality

Although there were a few blips with Everykey's launch, the company seems to have ironed out the compatibility issues many customers were complaining about. The device we tested worked as advertised. 

Setup was straightforward and fast. Everykey operates via an application for the desktop environment to lock/unlock the computer and as an extension for the browser to remember logins and passwords. When first logging into a website we were prompted by the Everykey to save the login info.

We then logged out of the website and upon returning to the login screen, the Everykey extension logged us in successfully for multiple sites. The app itself is installed to the 'startup items' of the OS, so it is running when the computer is booted.

When one quits the app, the key no longer will work to unlock the laptop, or work with the browser to fill in login info.

The only issue we experienced concerned the locking and unlocking of the desktop. The laptop is supposed to lock when the device is no longer in range, which in our test seemed to be about 30 feet.

The OS app was slow in recognizing the Everykey was out of range. However, when we returned to the computer, the app was very quick to recognize the Everykey was back in range and unlocked the computer promptly at around 5 feet. 

Pricing

Everykey Password Manager +

Everykey is a cool little unit that eliminates the need to remember passwords. After a bumpy start, the company is delivering on its promised functionality.

The Everykey we tested worked well and had all the utility of a password manager with a lot more. The locking/unlocking of the desktop is ideal for those who work in an open environment and not want people peering at their desktop every time they leave their desk.

All in all a unique, useful, and fun gadget. 

If you would like to know more about password managers, read our review of the 10 best of 2018.