Unlocking your phone is faster than ever with an ultra-fast fingerprint sensor and feature-rich Face ID. As convenient as that is, sometimes unlocking your phone just to open an app seems unnecessary, especially when you’re at home or when you frequently use it. That’s where enabling Smart Lock on your Android can help.
The Smart Lock feature keeps your phone unlocked when connected to a trusted device or in familiar territory. There are a few different versions of Smart Lock on Android, and we’ll walk you through all of them and more. So let’s get straight to it.
How to enable or disable body detection in Android Smart Lock
Enabling Body Detection Smart Lock will keep your device unlocked as long as it’s in your hand. After the device is placed on a stable surface, it will automatically lock.
Read about how to enable On-Body Detection in Smart Lock for Android.
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your Android and navigate to Security.
Step 2: Under Device Security, tap on the Smart Lock option. Next, enter your device PIN.
Once verified, you will find all available Smart Lock options. Tap the On-body detection option to enable it.
Step 3: Next, turn on the switch next to “Use on-body detection”. On the confirmation box, tap Continue to continue.
Once enabled, your device will stay unlocked for up to 4 hours as long as it detects any movement like running, walking, strolling, etc.
That said, it cannot distinguish between you and others in any way. So if someone touches your device when it is unlocked, they can easily use it. To disable it, visit the On-body detection option again by following the steps above and turning off the switch next to it.
How to Enable or Disable Trusted Places in Android Smart Lock
If you spend most of your time working from home or the office, it can be frustrating to unlock your phone every time you check something. You can add trusted locations like your home or office where your phone will remain unlocked to bypass that.
Read about how to add trusted places to Smart Lock on Android.
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your Android and navigate to Security.
Step 2: Under Device Security, tap on the Smart Lock option. Next, enter your device PIN if you have it enabled.
Step 3: Tap the Add trusted places option to enter the places where your device will be unlocked.
Step 4: Here, you can use the search bar at the top to find a specific place you want to add. Or else, you can also manually navigate the map to pinpoint a specific location. Finally, tap the Choose this location option to save it.
Step 5: Give the trusted place a suitable name and click OK.
Similarly, you can add more trusted locations if you want. Once you unlock your device, it stays unlocked for up to four hours as long as you’re near a trusted location. Please note that you will need to enable GPS on your phone for this to work.
If you want to disable trusted places in Android Smart Lock, open Smart Lock settings on Android, tap Trusted places entered by you and select Remove option.
How to enable or disable trusted devices in Android Smart Lock
Enabling this feature will keep your device unlocked as long as your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device such as a smartwatch, Bluetooth headset, or a car’s infotainment system.
Read on to learn how to add a trusted device to Smar Lock on Android.
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your Android and navigate to Security.
Step 2: Next, tap on the Smart Lock option and enter your device PIN to verify your identity.
Step 3: Tap the Add Trusted Devices option and you will see a list of Bluetooth devices added to your phone.
Note: If you want to add a new device, which is not in the list, tap the Pair new device option to connect to it first.
Step 4: Select a Bluetooth device to add it as a trusted device. Select ‘Yes, More’ when prompted.
If you want to disable Trusted Devices to unlock your phone, open Smart Lock settings on Android, tap on Trusted Devices entered by you, and select the option to Erase Trusted Devices.
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Smart Lock is definitely a convenient feature for people who are always with people they trust and don’t necessarily always lock their phones.
So, what are your thoughts on Smart Lock on Android? Do you feel comfortable using it, or happily register your face or fingerprint every time you unlock your phone? Let us know.
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