The Lockbox v1.0
A physical device to lock away your phone. Build healthy phone habits, quit doomscrolling, & reclaim your time.
- No app to delete — a physical lock you can't bypass
- Set any timer from 5 minutes to 48 hours
- No subscription — yours forever
Secure checkout · 365-day money-back guarantee
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.
We ship every order from Manchester, England.
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United Kingdom FreeRoyal Mail Tracked 48 · 3–4 days
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European Union £10.45Royal Mail International Tracked · 4–7 days
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USA & rest of world £18.99Royal Mail International Tracked · 7–17 days
EU, USA, & rest-of-world orders may be charged import duties or customs fees on arrival — these are the customer's responsibility.
- The Lockbox v1.0
- USB Charging Cable
- Instructions
- The Lockbox Digital Guide
- Magnetic Packaging Box
Every Lockbox is backed by a 365-day warranty — a full year from the day it arrives to request a return.
To be eligible, your item must be in its original packaging.
To start a return, email us at contact@thevirtusproject.com.
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.
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.
Transform Your Habits in 90 Days.
Real results, not quick fixes - built on consistent daily use.
Locking your phone away the first time feels strange — then the anxiety lifts. You're suddenly present, the hours come back, and you remember what a free evening actually feels like.
The reflex to reach for your phone is fading fast. Your daily screen time has dropped hard, and the time you've reclaimed is going somewhere that actually matters.
You're no longer tied to the feed — calmer, sharper, less stressed and more productive. You pick up your phone because you choose to, not because you can't help it.
Locking your phone away is just what you do now. The routine has stuck, and a healthier relationship with your phone has quietly become your new normal.
Screen-time calculator
What's your phone really costing you?
Let's do the maths. Drag the slider below.
days lost every single year
years over your lifetime
That's a huge part of life you'll never get back.
Why The Lockbox?
The Lockbox
What about emergencies?
Life happens, that's why every Lockbox includes two emergency unlocks — giving you access to your phone when it matters most. Just two per device, ever, so use them wisely.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Testimonials from verified purchases across our sales channels.
Is this you?
You check your phone before you've even rolled out of bed.
You scroll Instagram & suddenly it's 2am.
You know you could be doing more with your days.
"Just five minutes" quietly becomes two hours.
You feel like you are slowly missing out on real life.
Your brain's been asking for a digital detox...
If any of these made you nod, The Lockbox was built for you.
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.
