Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips
What is smart lock Google? Here’s how to enable and use Smart lock on Android 10. Using the Google smart lock android device, you can automatically unlock your device. Android 10 Smart lock menu includes On-body detection, trusted places, trusted devices and Voice match. Trusted face smart lock feature removed from android 10 devices. Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL devices come with new Face unlock (IR Camera) security that use Project soli Radar chip.
You can enable smart lock Samsung or android devices if you don’t want to use PIN, Password, Pattern or Biometric security features. Smart lock feature is less secure compared to Pattern lock or PIN or Password. Let see steps to enable Smart lock on Android 10 devices.
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How to Activate Smart Lock on Android 10 to Unlock Your Phone Automatically
You can unlock your phone automatically with this Google smart lock using below given settings.
Step 1: Swipe up from the home screen to open the app drawer.
Step 2: Tap on the Settings app.
Step 3: Tap on Security.
Step 4: Tap on Smart lock under the device security section.
Confirm your pattern lock or PIN or Password to continue the process. Below given Google smart lock android 10 available on your Pixel or other supported devices.
On-body detection
Keep your device unlocked while it’s on you. Turn on smart lock on-body detection to unlock your phone as long as it’s in motion such as when you’re holding or carrying your device. Your device will lock when it detects that it’s been set down.
Trusted places
You can add the location of places you want to automatically unlock your phone. Make sure to turn on GPS to access trusted places.
Trusted devices
Add your favorite device to this list to unlock your phone when nearby. Add your smartwatch, Band and more Bluetooth devices.
Voice match
Set up voice match in android 10 to access your assistant any time you say “Ok Google”, even if your screen is off. Also use voice match to send messages and access your email, calendar, contacts, and more when your phone is locked.
Disable Smart Lock on Android 10
If you don’t want to use Smart lock to unlock your device, just turn off toggle of smart lock options you want. If you want to completely turn off smart lock on android, just remove lock screen security from your device using the below steps.
Settings > Security > Device security > Screen lock > Enter PIN or Password, or Pattern lock to change lock screen > Choose Swipe or None > Tap Yes, remove
Now disable smart lock Android 10 including fingerprint and other PIN, Password, or Pattern lock.
Read Also: How to use OK Google to take a Selfie in Android device
Set up fingerprint on Android 10
You can add your fingerprint on the android 10 device using below given security settings.
Step 1: Go to settings in your android 10.
Step 2: Tap on Security.
Step 3: Tap on Pixel imprint under device security.
Step 4: Tap Add fingerprint.
Step 5: Put your finger on the sensor and lift after you feel a vibration.
Step 6: Tap Done at below right corner.
And that’s it. We hope this makes it clear how to enable and use Smart lock on Android 10. Do you still have any questions regarding this tutorial? Tell us in below comment box.
