Protect your focus. No notifications, no glances — just the work that actually matters.
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Reclaim Your
Time
The Lockbox is a physical device to lock away your phone.
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Meet The Lockbox
A physical device that temporarily locks access to your phone. No willpower. No loopholes. No distractions.
This isn't another useless app; it's the strongest screen-time solution you'll find.
Three simple steps
How does it work?
Open your Lockbox with a press of the side button.
Press the main button to add anywhere between 5 minutes to 48 hours.
Enjoy a break from your phone to be present, productive, & stress-free.
80 days, scrolled away.
The average person now spends over five hours a day on their phone. It isn't a willpower problem; your phone was engineered by billion-dollar companies to be very hard to put down.
All app blockers fail for one reason: it lives on the same device you're addicted to. One tap and it's gone.
What our users are saying
Simple device, big results.
★★★★★
"A genuine game changer. I use my phone to run a business, but it also runs my life — which isn't healthy. My daily screen time is down an hour a day now because of this. Baby steps, but they're working. Absolutely would recommend — a genuine 10/10. Much needed in today's world."
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"I love locking my phone away. I'd tried Apple's app time limits but they were too easy to bypass. The Lockbox is perfect for phone-free time. It feels like freedom!"
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"The device works exactly as I hoped. It's uncomfortable locking my phone away — which is exactly why I need it!"
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"This has been more of a surprise than I realised. I say I detest my phone, but this little device showed me just how often I picked it up without realising. Excellent for quality time with my other half — and great for teens who need a time out. It's got mine doing their homework before mindlessly scrolling Instagram. A nice bit of kit."
★★★★★
"I've been using this while studying and it's helped me concentrate tenfold. I put my phone in the box and set the timer for how long I want to study. Highly recommend for general use, but especially if you've got deadlines to meet — it keeps you from constantly checking your phone."
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"My time on social media has gone down, and I spend less time watching TV and on my phone. I'm more in the moment. The case is a bit bulky, so you don't really want to carry it around — but it's ace. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to spend less time on their phone. 4/5 only because of the bulkiness."
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What makes The Lockbox different?
Hardware beats Software.
You can't simply uninstall the app, restart your phone, or turn off the permissions (Yes, we're talking about you Bloom, Brick, & all other digital blockers).
The Lockbox is a strict physical barrier with no option to bypass, forcing real change to your phone habits.
Build healthy phone habits.
Cut your screen time in half
Lock away your phone, reclaim your time & win back hours every day.
No discipline required
Once you pre-commit to the lock, willpower isn't involved. One simple decision prevents future temptation & subconscious impulses.
Buy once, own it forever
No subscriptions & no app fees. One device, made to last, owned for good.
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The Lockbox v1.0
£45A physical device to lock away your phone. Build healthy phone habits, quit doomscrolling, & reclaim your time.
We built The Lockbox to be simple to use & practical for daily life.
- Set any lock from 5 minutes up to 48 hours.
- Two lifetime emergency unlocks, for when you truly need it.
- Up to 30 days of standby battery.
- Mid-lock hatch to silence an alarm or take a call, without breaking the lock.
- Charge-through port, so your phone powers up while it's locked away.
- Internal size: 17.2 × 8.5 × 1.6 cm.
No gimmicks, just lower screen-time.
- The Lockbox v1.0
- USB Charging Cable
- Instructions
- The Lockbox Digital Guide
- Magnetic Packaging Box
Free UK Shipping
365-Day Guarantee
Plant a Tree
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We Guarantee Lower Screen-Time, Or Your Money Back
The Lockbox comes with a 365-day guarantee. If you don't see real results with your screen-time & phone habits within a year, we'll refund your device — no questions asked.
Ships within 48 hours · We plant a tree for every order
Designed for more real-life.
Set a lock for whatever you're protecting, and be fully there.
Be where your family is. Lock it away so the people in the room get all of you.
Learn more, stress less. The only thing competing for your attention is the work in front of you.
Take a real break. Lock it for a full weekend and remember what your days feel like without the scroll.
Better sleep starts before bed. End the doomscroll — set your alarm first and snooze it through the hatch.
Clean the house, meal-prep, sort the laundry. The reset that sets up your whole week.
Before you ask
Questions,
answered.
Still unsure? Email contact@thevirtusproject.com — a real person replies.
Hold down the main button for 10 seconds to use an emergency unlock. This can only be done twice per device, ever, so use them wisely.
With habit forming behaviours, willpower alone usually isn't enough. Pre-commitment has been proven as a much more effective strategy for self-control. By restricting temptation, the device prevents the failures of willpower.
Ever tried to use your phone less? It's much harder than it seems. But we made it easy. Simply put your phone in a box, and watch your screen time shrink.
The internal dimensions of the box are around 17.2cm x 8.5cm x 1.6cm. This is enough space for almost all uncased phones, e.g. iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, you may have to remove your case for your phone to fit. We recommend you measure your phone before ordering to ensure it is compatible.
We plant a tree for every order through Virtue Impact Partners, who run reforestation projects worldwide — in Madagascar, Mozambique, Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil, and beyond. Every order makes an impact, helping to reforest the planet and restore ecosystems.
We know from experience, they are way too easy to get around, making them ineffective at creating any impact on your phone usage. The Lockbox is a physical barrier that is impossible to bypass, ensuring real change.
We truly think you'll love your purchase—but if for any reason it's not quite what you expected, we've got you covered. Just get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to arrange a refund or replacement. All we ask is that the product and its packaging are kept in their original condition.
The device lasts 30 days on standby with a single USB charge - most of our users only charge their Lockbox once or twice per month.
