diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 8ffedc8..0ec8ae3 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -3287,6 +3287,33 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde_core",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "session-lock"
+version = "0.2.0"
+dependencies = [
+ "env_logger",
+ "layer-shika",
+ "log",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "session-lock-selectors"
+version = "0.2.0"
+dependencies = [
+ "env_logger",
+ "layer-shika",
+ "log",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "session-lock-standalone"
+version = "0.2.0"
+dependencies = [
+ "env_logger",
+ "layer-shika",
+ "log",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "shlex"
 version = "1.3.0"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 81c8e0a..fddcc25 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ members = [
     "examples/declarative-config",
     "examples/event-loop",
     "examples/runtime-surface-config",
+    "examples/session-lock",
+    "examples/session-lock-selectors",
+    "examples/session-lock-standalone",
     "examples/simple-popup",
 ]
 
diff --git a/examples/README.md b/examples/README.md
index ad99f70..21fb275 100644
--- a/examples/README.md
+++ b/examples/README.md
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ cargo run -p multi-surface
 cargo run -p declarative-config
 cargo run -p runtime-surface-config
 cargo run -p simple-popup
+cargo run -p session-lock
+cargo run -p session-lock-standalone
 
 # Or from the example directory
 cd examples/simple-bar
@@ -29,6 +31,8 @@ cargo run
 4. **event-loop** - Explore event loop integration with timers and channels
 5. **runtime-surface-config** - Surface configuration manipulation at runtime
 6. **simple-popup** - Showing popups and content sizing
+7. **session-lock-standalone** - Minimal lock-only application without layer surfaces
+8. **session-lock** - Lock screen with layer shell surfaces (status bar + lock)
 
 ## Common Patterns
 
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-selectors/Cargo.toml b/examples/session-lock-selectors/Cargo.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b305ca9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-selectors/Cargo.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+[package]
+name = "session-lock-selectors"
+version.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+publish = false
+
+[lints]
+workspace = true
+
+[dependencies]
+layer-shika = { path = "../.." }
+env_logger = "0.11.7"
+log.workspace = true
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-selectors/README.md b/examples/session-lock-selectors/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7ebfae9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-selectors/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# Session Lock Selectors Example
+
+This example demonstrates using **selectors** to configure session lock surfaces with different properties per output. It shows how to set different themes or configurations for lock screens on different monitors.
+
+## Key Features
+
+- Creates both a layer shell surface (status bar) and session lock surfaces
+- Uses `select_lock()` to apply configurations to specific lock surfaces
+- Demonstrates per-output theming (dark theme on primary output)
+- Shows how to handle lock/unlock callbacks with selectors
+
+## Selector Usage
+
+```rust
+// Apply to all lock surfaces
+shell.select_lock(Surface::all())
+    .on_callback_with_args("unlock_requested", handler);
+
+// Apply only to primary output's lock surface
+shell.select_lock(Output::Primary)
+    .set_property("theme", &Value::from("dark"))?;
+
+// Apply to regular layer surface
+shell.select(Surface::named("Main"))
+    .on_callback("lock_requested", handler);
+```
+
+## Run
+
+```bash
+cargo run -p session-lock-selectors
+```
+
+## Usage Flow
+
+1. Application starts with a status bar showing a "Lock" button
+2. Click the "Lock" button to activate the session lock
+3. Lock screens appear on all outputs
+4. Primary output's lock screen uses dark theme
+5. Enter any password and click "Unlock" to deactivate
+6. Application returns to normal mode with status bar
+
+## When to Use This Pattern
+
+Use session lock selectors when you need to:
+
+- Configure lock screens differently per output
+- Apply different themes or properties to specific monitors
+- Handle callbacks consistently across all lock surfaces
+- Combine layer shell surfaces with session locks
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-selectors/src/main.rs b/examples/session-lock-selectors/src/main.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a5f0f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-selectors/src/main.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+use layer_shika::prelude::*;
+use layer_shika::slint_interpreter::Value;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::rc::Rc;
+
+fn main() -> Result<()> {
+    env_logger::builder()
+        .filter_level(log::LevelFilter::Info)
+        .init();
+
+    let ui_path = PathBuf::from(env!("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR")).join("ui/lock.slint");
+
+    let mut shell = Shell::from_file(ui_path)
+        .surface("Main")
+        .height(42)
+        .exclusive_zone(42)
+        .namespace("session-lock-selectors-example")
+        .build()?;
+
+    let lock = Rc::new(shell.create_session_lock("LockScreen")?);
+
+    let lock_clone = Rc::clone(&lock);
+    shell.select_lock(Surface::all()).on_callback_with_args(
+        "unlock_requested",
+        move |args, _ctx| {
+            if let Some(password) = args.first() {
+                log::info!("Password entered: {:?}", password);
+            }
+            lock_clone.deactivate().ok();
+        },
+    );
+
+    shell
+        .select_lock(Surface::all())
+        .on_callback("cancel_requested", |_ctx| {});
+
+    shell
+        .select_lock(Output::Primary)
+        .set_property("theme", &Value::from(slint::SharedString::from("dark")))?;
+
+    let lock_clone = Rc::clone(&lock);
+    shell
+        .select(Surface::named("Main"))
+        .on_callback("lock_requested", move |_ctx| {
+            lock_clone.activate().ok();
+        });
+
+    shell.run()?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-selectors/ui/lock.slint b/examples/session-lock-selectors/ui/lock.slint
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..891e044
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-selectors/ui/lock.slint
@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+import {
+    Button,
+    LineEdit,
+    HorizontalBox,
+    VerticalBox,
+} from "std-widgets.slint";
+
+export component Main inherits Window {
+    background: transparent;
+    callback lock_requested();
+
+    default-font-size: 16px;
+    HorizontalLayout {
+        alignment: center;
+        Button {
+            text: "Lock Screen";
+            clicked => root.lock_requested();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+export component LockScreen inherits Window {
+    out property <string> password;
+    in property <string> theme: "light";
+    property <bool> is_primary;
+
+    callback unlock_requested(string);
+    callback cancel_requested();
+
+    is_primary: theme == "dark" ? true : false;
+    background: theme == "dark" ? #1a1a1a : #f0f0f0;
+
+    Rectangle {
+        width: 100%;
+        height: 100%;
+
+        HorizontalLayout {
+            alignment: center;
+
+            VerticalLayout {
+                alignment: center;
+                spacing: 20px;
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Session Locked";
+                    font-size: 32px;
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #ffffff : #000000;
+                    horizontal-alignment: center;
+                }
+
+                HorizontalLayout {
+                    alignment: center;
+
+                    if is_primary: Rectangle {
+                        width: self.preferred-width;
+                        height: 30px;
+                        background: #4a90e2;
+                        border-radius: 15px;
+
+                        HorizontalLayout {
+                            padding: 8px;
+                            Text {
+                                text: "Primary Monitor";
+                                color: #ffffff;
+                                font-size: 12px;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Enter password to unlock";
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #cccccc : #333333;
+                    horizontal-alignment: center;
+                }
+
+                VerticalLayout {
+                    width: 300px;
+                    spacing: 12px;
+
+                    LineEdit {
+                        text: root.password;
+                        placeholder-text: "Password";
+                        edited => {
+                            root.password = self.text;
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    HorizontalLayout {
+                        spacing: 12px;
+
+                        Button {
+                            text: "Unlock";
+                            primary: true;
+                            clicked => {
+                                root.unlock_requested(root.password);
+                            }
+                        }
+
+                        Button {
+                            text: "Cancel";
+                            clicked => {
+                                root.cancel_requested();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Theme: " + theme;
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #888888 : #666666;
+                    font-size: 10px;
+                    horizontal-alignment: center;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-standalone/Cargo.toml b/examples/session-lock-standalone/Cargo.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..57c7fa3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-standalone/Cargo.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+[package]
+name = "session-lock-standalone"
+version.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+publish = false
+
+[lints]
+workspace = true
+
+[dependencies]
+layer-shika = { path = "../.." }
+env_logger = "0.11.7"
+log.workspace = true
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-standalone/README.md b/examples/session-lock-standalone/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f9f4d2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-standalone/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# Session Lock Standalone Example
+
+This example demonstrates creating a **standalone session lock application** without any layer shell surfaces. This is useful for dedicated lock screen applications that don't need persistent UI elements.
+
+## Key Differences from Regular Session Lock
+
+### Regular Session Lock (`session-lock`)
+- Creates a layer shell surface (status bar, panel, etc.)
+- Requires `wlr-layer-shell` protocol
+- Lock is activated via button click or external trigger
+- Application has persistent UI even when unlocked
+
+### Standalone Session Lock (this example)
+- **No layer shell surfaces** - minimal mode
+- Does NOT require `wlr-layer-shell` protocol
+- Lock activates immediately on startup
+- Application exits when lock is deactivated
+- Lighter weight and simpler architecture
+
+## Usage
+
+```bash
+cargo run --package session-lock-standalone
+```
+
+The lock screen will appear immediately on all outputs. Enter any password and click "Unlock" to deactivate and exit.
+
+## Code Highlights
+
+```rust
+// Build shell WITHOUT calling .surface() - this creates minimal mode
+let mut shell = Shell::from_file(ui_path).build()?;
+
+// Create and activate the session lock immediately
+let lock = Rc::new(shell.create_session_lock("LockScreen")?);
+lock.activate()?;
+
+// Shell runs until lock is deactivated
+shell.run()?;
+```
+
+## When to Use This Pattern
+
+Use standalone session locks for:
+- Dedicated lock screen applications
+- Screen locker daemons that only show UI when locking
+- Simpler lock-only tools without status bars
+- Testing and development of lock screens in isolation
+
+Use regular session locks with layer surfaces when:
+- You need persistent UI (status bar, panel, dock)
+- Lock is one feature among others in your application
+- You want to trigger lock activation from UI elements
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-standalone/src/main.rs b/examples/session-lock-standalone/src/main.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d26c53f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-standalone/src/main.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+use layer_shika::prelude::*;
+use layer_shika::slint_interpreter::Value;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::rc::Rc;
+
+fn main() -> Result<()> {
+    env_logger::builder()
+        .filter_level(log::LevelFilter::Info)
+        .init();
+
+    let ui_path = PathBuf::from(env!("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR")).join("ui/lock.slint");
+
+    let mut shell = Shell::from_file(ui_path).build()?;
+
+    let lock = Rc::new(shell.create_session_lock("LockScreen")?);
+
+    let lock_clone = Rc::clone(&lock);
+    shell.select_lock(Surface::all()).on_callback_with_args(
+        "unlock_requested",
+        move |args, _ctx| {
+            if let Some(password) = args.first() {
+                log::info!("Password entered: {:?}", password);
+            }
+            lock_clone.deactivate().ok();
+        },
+    );
+
+    shell
+        .select_lock(Surface::all())
+        .on_callback("cancel_requested", |_ctx| {
+            log::info!("Cancel requested button pressed");
+        });
+
+    shell
+        .select_lock(Surface::all())
+        .set_property("theme", &Value::from(slint::SharedString::from("dark")))
+        .ok();
+
+    lock.activate()?;
+
+    shell.run()?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/examples/session-lock-standalone/ui/lock.slint b/examples/session-lock-standalone/ui/lock.slint
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0bcbb3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock-standalone/ui/lock.slint
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+import { Button, LineEdit, HorizontalBox } from "std-widgets.slint";
+
+// Standalone session lock - no layer surface needed!
+// This component is only displayed when the lock is activated.
+export component LockScreen inherits Window {
+    in-out property <string> password;
+    in-out property <string> theme: "dark";
+    callback unlock_requested(string);
+    callback cancel_requested();
+
+    background: theme == "dark" ? #1a1a1a : #f0f0f0;
+
+    Rectangle {
+        width: 100%;
+        height: 100%;
+
+        HorizontalLayout {
+            alignment: center;
+
+            VerticalLayout {
+                alignment: center;
+                spacing: 20px;
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "🔒 Session Locked";
+                    font-size: 32px;
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #ffffff : #000000;
+                }
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "This is a standalone lock screen without any layer surfaces";
+                    font-size: 14px;
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #cccccc : #666666;
+                }
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Enter password to unlock";
+                    font-size: 16px;
+                    color: theme == "dark" ? #ffffff : #000000;
+                }
+
+                VerticalLayout {
+                    width: 300px;
+                    spacing: 12px;
+
+                    LineEdit {
+                        placeholder-text: "Password";
+                        text: root.password;
+                        edited => {
+                            root.password = self.text;
+                        }
+                        accepted => {
+                            root.unlock_requested(root.password);
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    HorizontalLayout {
+                        spacing: 12px;
+
+                        Button {
+                            text: "Unlock";
+                            primary: true;
+                            clicked => {
+                                root.unlock_requested(root.password);
+                            }
+                        }
+
+                        Button {
+                            text: "Cancel";
+                            clicked => {
+                                root.cancel_requested();
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/examples/session-lock/Cargo.toml b/examples/session-lock/Cargo.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c9137a1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock/Cargo.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+[package]
+name = "session-lock"
+version.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+publish = false
+
+[lints]
+workspace = true
+
+[dependencies]
+layer-shika = { path = "../.." }
+env_logger = "0.11.7"
+log.workspace = true
diff --git a/examples/session-lock/README.md b/examples/session-lock/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4fab445
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+# session-lock example
+
+Demonstrates the ext-session-lock-v1 integration with a simple lock screen, activated by a bar button click.
+
+## Run
+
+```bash
+cargo run -p session-lock
+```
+
+## Notes
+
+- Requires a compositor that supports ext-session-lock-v1.
+- The example unlocks when the password field is non-empty.
diff --git a/examples/session-lock/src/main.rs b/examples/session-lock/src/main.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c6e77e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock/src/main.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+use layer_shika::prelude::*;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::rc::Rc;
+
+fn main() -> Result<()> {
+    env_logger::builder()
+        .filter_level(log::LevelFilter::Info)
+        .init();
+
+    let ui_path = PathBuf::from(env!("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR")).join("ui/lock.slint");
+
+    let mut shell = Shell::from_file(ui_path)
+        .surface("Main")
+        .height(42)
+        .exclusive_zone(42)
+        .namespace("session-lock-example")
+        .build()?;
+
+    let lock = Rc::new(shell.create_session_lock("LockScreen")?);
+
+    let lock_clone = Rc::clone(&lock);
+    shell
+        .select_lock(Surface::named("LockScreen"))
+        .on_callback_with_args("unlock_requested", move |args, _ctx| {
+            if let Some(password) = args.first() {
+                log::info!("Password entered: {:?}", password);
+            }
+            lock_clone.deactivate().ok();
+        });
+
+    let lock_clone = Rc::clone(&lock);
+    shell
+        .select(Surface::named("Main"))
+        .on_callback("lock_requested", move |_ctx| {
+            lock_clone.activate().ok();
+        });
+
+    shell.run()?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/examples/session-lock/ui/lock.slint b/examples/session-lock/ui/lock.slint
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7548676
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/session-lock/ui/lock.slint
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+import { Button, LineEdit, HorizontalBox } from "std-widgets.slint";
+
+export component Main inherits Window {
+    background: transparent;
+    callback lock_requested();
+
+    default-font-size: 16px;
+    HorizontalLayout {
+        alignment: center;
+        Button {
+            text: "Lock";
+            clicked => root.lock_requested();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+export component LockScreen inherits Window {
+    in-out property <string> password;
+    callback unlock_requested(string);
+
+    Rectangle {
+        width: 100%;
+        height: 100%;
+
+        HorizontalLayout {
+            alignment: center;
+
+            VerticalLayout {
+                alignment: center;
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Session Locked";
+                    font-size: 28px;
+                }
+
+                Text {
+                    text: "Enter a password to unlock";
+                }
+
+                VerticalLayout {
+                    width: 255px;
+
+                    LineEdit {
+                        text: root.password;
+                        edited => {
+                            root.password = self.text;
+                        }
+                    }
+
+                    Button {
+                        text: "Unlock";
+                        clicked => {
+                            root.unlock_requested(root.password);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/examples/simple-bar/ui/bar.slint b/examples/simple-bar/ui/bar.slint
index f5e9f9a..d49f46b 100644
--- a/examples/simple-bar/ui/bar.slint
+++ b/examples/simple-bar/ui/bar.slint
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import { VerticalBox, HorizontalBox } from "std-widgets.slint";
 
 export component Bar inherits Window {
-    default-font-size: 16px;
+    //default-font-size: 16px;
 
     HorizontalBox {
         // Left section