Using to Trusted Devices to Unlock Your Tablet
Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys
- 1.
From the home screen, tap Settings
- 2.
Tap Lock Screen and Security
If you have already set up an unlock method, you can skip to step 10
- 3.
Tap Screen Lock Type
- 4.
Select your unlock method. In this example, we will select PIN
- 5.
Enter a PIN and then tap Continue
- 6.
Re-enter the PIN and then tap OK
- 7.
Select your lock screen notification preferences and then tap Done
- 8.
If you would like to add a fingerprint, tap Set Up. Otherwise tap Later
- 9.
Tap Secure Lock Settings
- 10.
Tap Smart Lock
- 11.
Enter your PIN and then tap Continue
- 12.
Tap Understood
- 13.
Tap Trusted Devices
- 14.
Tap Add Trusted Device
- 15.
Tap the device you wish to use
Bluetooth must be turned on and connected to the device you wish to use
- 16.
Tap Yes, Add
- 17.
The tablet will remain unlocked as long as it remains connected to the device
- 18.
To manually lock the tablet, press the Power/Lock Key
- 19.
Tap the Lock icon
- 20.
To unlock the tablet, press the Power/Lock Key
- 21.
Swipe the screen in any direction
- 22.
Enter your PIN and then tap OK