What is Google Smart Lock, and How to use it
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How does use Google Smart Lock work? Google Smart Lock is an intelligent system of unlocking Android devices when they are close to the user or user’s living places or any other trusted places. For example, if you are an Android user and have configured Google Smart Lock on your phone, you don’t need to enter your pin, pattern, or password to unlock it. Your device gets automatically unlocked when it locates you or any other location that you have set. You will need to set a screen lock before activating it on your phone. Let’s see the ways to set Google Smart Lock on an Android device and Chromebook. Features of Google Smart Lock Let’s have a look at the features that you are going to get with Google Smart Lock on your device. On-body Detection
Trusted Devices
Voice Match & Trusted Face Source: Google Smart Lock.
Google Smart Lock on an Android phone
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Ways to set up Configuring Smart Lock on an Android phone Configuring Google Smart Lock is not complicated. You can set it on your phone easily. Don’t forget to set up a screen lock before you get started in the process. After you set a screen lock, you can now begin. • Take your phone and open the Settings app. • Under settings, choose security and location and then click on the Smart Lock option. Alternatively, you can search for it in the Settings’ search bar. • Type the passcode or pin. • Now you will see the features we have discussed above, including On-body detection, Trusted places, and Trusted devices. So, select any of them. • If you want to configure the Trusted place feature, go through the on-screen guidelines to complete the setup. Source: Google Smart Lock.
Google Smart Lock on a Chromebook
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The advantages and disadvantages of Google Smart Lock Now you know the advantage of Google Smart Lock as it allows you to access your phone without entering any password or pin. On the other hand, you can also share passwords on many devices, making performing daily tasks easier. Apart from all the advantages, there are some security risks associated with it. It is safe to use trusted location features to unlock the device, but when you opt for On-body detection and Trusted devices feature, they can be risky as they can allow someone to use your unlocked phone. To disable the feature, you can go to the setting under your Google account on both your Android phone and Chromebook.
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