Protecting your smartphone is vital and, if we take it with us to the beach, much more. Sand is an element that can scratch the screen in a matter of seconds, especially if it does not have a good protection certificate. Therefore, it is advisable to take certain precautions when using it in this environment..
And not only for the sand should you fear the integrity of your smartphone. Many times we go for a walk or get into the water leaving our mobile phone with the rest of our belongings: we leave it exposed to theft . What should you keep in mind when protecting your smartphone on the beach?
How to protect it from thieves and theft
One of the most practical ways to prevent your mobile from being stolen while you are bathing or taking a walk is by downloading the Anti-theft alarm app. With it, you can configure a high volume sound that will be activated at the slightest movement detected on your mobile. Even if it is charging. The alarm will only go off if you enter the correct password.
It is a very simple app to use , it has more than five million downloads and an average of four-star opinions. And the best thing is that it is totally free..
How to protect it from water and sand
To have the mobile phone completely isolated from water and sand, it is best to purchase a waterproof case with IPX8 certificate . In the market you have several models and most of them are quite cheap, they are even usually purchased in pairs to make them cheaper.
An example is the YOSH waterproof case with IPX8 waterproof certification. In addition, it isolates from dust and scratches (also from snow) and has a blocking insurance that protects the mobile from the outside. One of the great attractions of this case, apart from, of course, isolating the smartphone from water and sand, is that you can bathe with it and take unique photographs..
Before testing the cover, the user is advised to immerse it in water with a piece of paper inside it for a couple of minutes to check its impermeability. In Amazon you can find the pack of two at a price of 13.99 euros with free one-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime.
Another alternative is, of course, to leave the phone at home and simply enjoy being at the beach. Either alone or with family and friends. Because of the mobile you also need vacations.
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