What is Google Smart Lock, And How to use it

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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 users 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 dont 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. Lets see the ways
to set Google Smart Lock on an Android device and
Chromebook.
Features of Google Smart Lock

• Lets 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

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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. Dont 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. 

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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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