Congratulations on your new LINKA lock! Before you install LINKA on your bike, you will need to set it up. 

1. Charge LINKA

Charge your LINKA lock overnight before first use. 

2. Download the LINKA app

Download “LINKA Smart Lock” app (not LINKA GO) from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

3. Create an account

Register for an account on the LINKA Smart Lock app if you have never used LINKA before. You will be asked to verify your email address.

If you are a returning user, tap Log In instead of Sign Up. 

4. Connect to LINKA - Make sure that your phone is connected to the Internet and Bluetooth is turned on

Once you are signed into the LINKA app, select LINKA Original or LINKA LEO to set up. Turn on your LINKA lock by pressing the power button once. Follow the instructions on the screen and swipe left to see this screen, indicating that your phone is searching for LINKA locks in the area: 

If this is a new lock, your LINKA will appear on the list of nearby locks as LINKA. If this is not a new lock, your LINKA will appear under its own name. Select the LINKA you wish to connect to. Once LINKA is successfully connected, its status will update in the app’s home screen and you will see a lock image showing green if your lock is unlocked and red if your lock is locked. Battery percentage will show and the panic and sleep buttons will be blue to indicate that you can now use them. If LINKA is not connected, the lock image and all buttons will be gray, indicating the the lock’s functions are not available.

Lock Not Connected

5. Activating your LINKA LEO

When you first connect to your LEO, you will be prompted to activate your device. Activating your LEO will turn on 150 hours of theft tracking that expires after 3 years.

Press the “Activate” button to begin activation. It will take up to 10 minutes for your LEO to complete activation. Once activation has completed, you will receive an email.

1. Determine if LINKA will fit on the inside or the outside of your seat stays. You can also mount the LINKA on the front fork.

2. Secure LINKA on Bike

LINKA Original

If there are holes on the seat stays, use the included screws to hard-mount LINKA onto your bike.
If there are no holes on the seat stay, use the zip-ties to tie LINKA on. Trim off the excess zip tie after you are done.

LINKA LEO

If there are holes on the seat stays, use the included screws to hard-mount LINKA LEO onto your bike.

If there are no holes on the seat stay, use included universal mounts to install LINKA LEO:
1. Mount the 2x universal mount straps on the back of the lock using the flat head screws and the caps
2. Align the lock and straps with the seat stays of your bike where you would like to secure your lock
3. Push the tie-down strap of the mount through the desired slot and around one of the seat stays.
4. Bring the open end of the tie-down strap back through the worm screw opening.
5. Tighten the worm screw to reduce wiggle room.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 on the other seat stay.
7. Trim the excess strap using a pair of scissors
8. Your LINKA is secure and you are ready to ride!

Your LINKA comes with a high-capacity lithium ion battery. A single charge will last up to 3 months with auto-unlocking turned on. With auto-unlocking disabled, LEO 2 Pro can last up to 5 months and LINKA Original can last up to 9 months on a single charge.

When your LINKA has less than 30% battery, it will blink red. Once LINKA’s battery reaches 10% or below, the lock is prohibited from locking, in order to prevent you from being locked out if the battery depletes before you can plug it in.

Charging your LINKA

1. Connect USB Cable

LINKA Original - To charge your LINKA, use a micro-USB cable to connect the lock to a power source. Your LINKA LED will turn solid red to indicate it is charging.

LINKA LEO - To charge your LINKA, connect the POGO USB adapter to LEO’s POGO port, then plug in a micro-USB cable. Your LINKA LED will turn solid red to indicate it is charging.

2. Fully Charged!

Your LINKA will fully charge in approximately 3.5 hours. LINKA’s LED will turn green when it is fully charged.

Note: Occasionally, the battery level may display slightly less than 100%, even when LINKA is fully charged. This is normal and is not cause for concern.

LINKA chains provide extra security for users of LINKA Original and LINKA LEO locks. They are perfect for people biking in big cities or busy areas.

Standard and Heavy chains - Both chains are designed to be used with LINKA Original or LINKA LEO.

Heavy Duty Chain                  Standard Chain

Using LINKA chains

1. Wrap chain or cable around a fixed object.

Make sure that the object is secure. Remember, your bike is only as secure as the object it's locked onto!

2. Thread the chain through O-ring

Find the small end of the chain, and thread it through the large O-ring.

3. Lock up using LINKA Smart Bike Lock

LINKA Original - Hold the chain link’s opening at the mouth of LINKA’s locking ring and double press the lock’s power button or use the app to to lock. The shackle will thread itself through the link’s opening.

LINKA LEO - If you are locking with a Standard or Heavy LINKA Chain, follow the instructions above. 

LINKA's LED is the best way indicator of the state of your LINKA lock. Here’s what each color means:

No LED light

LINKA is asleep. To wake up your lock, press the power button once. You will see a red light blink.

Blinking Blue

Discoverable. After you wake up your lock, the LED will blink blue. It is now in discoverable mode and is ready to connect to your LINKA app using Bluetooth. Your LINKA will be in discoverable mode for 90 seconds before going back to sleep.

When unlocking, LINKA will also blink blue.

Solid Yellow

Active Pairing. The LED is solid yellow while your lock is pairing with the LINKA app. This process should take less than 10 seconds. If the yellow light stays for more than 20 seconds, please visit our “Troubleshooting” section.

Blinking Green

Paired and Ready. After you have successfully paired your lock with the LINKA app, the LED will blink green. Your app will also say “Connected”. Now, you will be able to lock, unlock, and control your LINKA with your phone.

Blinking Yellow

LINKA blinks yellow while it is in the process of locking.

Flashing Red While Locking

When locking, if LINKA hits a spoke on your bicycle, it will stall and retract. The LED will flash red. You should check your wheel and the lock to remove any obstruction. If your LINKA lock stalls without any obstructions, please visit our “Troubleshooting” section.

No LED or Blinking Red While Already Locked

When locked, your LINKA will have no LED. On the most recent firmware, your LINKA will blink red when locked. Both are normal.

Blinking Purple

LINKA is ready to accept your phoneless access code (PAC). As you enter your PAC, your LINKA will continue to blink purple.

Solid Red

While charging, LINKA will display solid red.

Solid Green

When it is fully charged, LINKA will display solid green.

Solid Purple

When performing firmware upgrades, LINKA will display solid purple.