Using Trusted Devices to Unlock Your Tablet
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Once you have added a trusted Bluetooth device, you can choose for your tablet to remain unlocked while it is connected to that device.
- 1.
Swipe down from the top of the screen
 - 2.
Tap the Settings icon
 - 3.
Tap Lock Screen
If you already have a lock code set up, you can skip to step 9
 - 4.
Tap Screen Lock Type
 - 5.
Tap the type of screen lock you would like to use. In this example, we will select PIN
 - 6.
Enter a PIN and then tap Continue. The PIN must be between 4 and 16 digits
 - 7.
Re-enter the PIN and then tap OK. This must match the PIN entered in the previous step
 - 8.
Select your lock screen notification preferences and then tap Done
 - 9.
Tap Smart Lock
 - 10.
Enter your PIN and then tap Continue
 - 11.
Tap Got It
 - 12.
Tap Trusted Devices
 - 13.
Tap Add Trusted Device
 - 14.
Tap the device you wish to use
Bluetooth must be turned on and connected to the device you wish to use
 - 15.
Tap Yes, Add
 - 16.
Your tablet will remain unlocked for as long as it is connected to the device.
 - 17.
To manually lock the tablet, press the Power/Lock Key
 - 18.
Press the Power/Lock Key again
 - 19.
Tap the Lock icon
 - 20.
To unlock the tablet, press the Power/Lock Key
 - 21.
Swipe the screen upwards
 - 22.
Enter your PIN and then tap OK