{"product_id":"istorage-datashur-bt-fips-140-2-bluetooth-encrypted-usb-flash-drive","title":"iStorage datAshur BT FIPS 140-2 Bluetooth Encrypted USB Flash Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery other encrypted USB drive on this page requires you to punch a PIN into a keypad. The iStorage datAshur BT takes a different approach: you unlock it from your phone. Open the datAshur BT app, authenticate with your password, Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, or iris scan — and the drive unlocks over Bluetooth before you plug it in. The host never sees an unencrypted device. Pull it out and it locks instantly. No keypad, no PIN to observe over your shoulder, no physical interaction with the drive at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe encryption itself is identical to the rest of the datAshur range: AES-XTS 256-bit, implemented entirely in hardware, always on. No data ever passes over Bluetooth — the wireless connection is used only for authentication. Once unlocked, the BT mounts as a standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 mass storage device at up to 170 MB\/s read and 130 MB\/s write. The FIPS 140-2 Level 3 design means the hardware-level security is independently validated — not just marketing. IP57 protection handles dust, dirt, and water immersion to 1 metre for 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartphone-activated — unlock via iOS or Android app, or Apple Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiometric authentication — Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, and iris scanning supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption — always on, no software required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified design and technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo data transmitted over Bluetooth — wireless used for authentication only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP57 rated — dust-proof and water-resistant to 1m for 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 — 170 MB\/s read, 130 MB\/s write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable battery for wireless authentication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Management Ready — central policy enforcement, remote lock and wipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-factor authentication — app password plus device biometrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on any device with a USB port — no drivers, OS independent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and developed in the UK | 3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor organisations managing multiple drives, the datAshur BT supports an optional Remote Management Web Console. Administrators can enforce PIN and password policies centrally, monitor drive status across a fleet, remotely lock or wipe individual drives, and set geographic or time-based access restrictions — all without physical access to the drives. It is the only model in the datAshur range with this capability built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe app supports independent Admin and User accounts. The Admin can reset User passwords, configure auto-lock timers, enable read-only mode, set brute-force lockout thresholds, and assign one-time recovery passwords — without ever exposing the Admin credential. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and CCPA compliance requirements for hardware-encrypted portable media are fully satisfied. No cloud dependency, no subscription required for the core drive functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiStorage datAshur BT Encrypted USB Flash Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does Bluetooth authentication work — is my data transmitted wirelessly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No data ever passes over Bluetooth. The wireless channel is used only to send the authentication signal from your phone to the drive. Once your app password and biometrics are verified on the phone, the drive receives a secure unlock command and the encryption key is made available on the drive hardware only. All data transfer happens through the USB connection at full USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if I lose my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Admin can log in via a secondary authorised device or use the Remote Management Console to reset User access. An Admin password can also be used as a fallback. If neither is available and the drive is accessed incorrectly beyond the configured lockout threshold, all data is permanently destroyed. This is the intended security behaviour — the drive is designed so that physical possession without the correct authentication grants access to nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which phones and devices can unlock the datAshur BT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any iPhone or Android smartphone running the datAshur BT Personal app. Apple Watch is also supported for convenient wrist-based unlock. The app is free. Multiple authorised devices can be registered per drive, and the Admin controls which devices are permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it work without a Bluetooth connection — what if my battery is dead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The drive requires the Bluetooth authentication to unlock. If the internal battery is fully discharged, the drive cannot authenticate and will not unlock. The battery charges via the included USB cable in approximately 30–60 minutes. For always-ready deployment, it is best practice to charge the drive periodically or before use in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Remote Management and do I need it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remote Management is an optional annual subscription service for organisations deploying multiple datAshur BT drives. It provides a web console where administrators can centrally enforce security policies, monitor drive status, remotely lock or wipe drives, and set geographic or time-based access rules. For individual users, the free datAshur BT Personal app handles all standard functionality with no subscription required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFIPS 140-2 Level 3 design and technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthentication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartphone app (iOS and Android) | Apple Watch | Biometric (Face ID, Touch ID, 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