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Setting Up Trusted Places, Devices, and Voice Match on Android

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Setting Up Trusted Places, Devices, and Voice Match on Android

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up trusted places, devices, and voice match on your Android device. These features enhance the security and convenience of accessing your Android device by allowing specific locations, devices, and your voice to unlock your device. Let's get started!

Prerequisites

  • An Android device running Android 5.0 or higher.
  • Internet connectivity.

Setting Up Trusted Places

Trusted Places allows you to set up specific locations where your Android device will remain unlocked. Follow these steps to enable this feature:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Security or Security & Location.
  3. Look for Smart Lock or Smart Lock for Android and tap on it.
  4. You may need to enter your device's PIN, pattern, or password to proceed.
  5. Tap on Trusted Places and then tap on Add trusted place.
  6. Select the location where you want your device to remain unlocked. You can also use the search bar to find a specific location.
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the trusted place.
  8. Once the trusted place is added, exit the settings app.

Now, whenever you are in the trusted place, your Android device will remain unlocked, providing you with quick and seamless access.

Setting Up Trusted Devices

Trusted Devices allows you to connect specific Bluetooth devices to your Android device. When your device is connected to a trusted device, it will remain unlocked. Here's how to set it up:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Navigate to Security or Security & Location.
  3. Tap on Smart Lock or Smart Lock for Android.
  4. Enter your PIN, pattern, or password if prompted.
  5. Tap on Trusted Devices and then tap on Add trusted device.
  6. Select Bluetooth and make sure your Bluetooth is turned on.
  7. Choose the device you want to add from the list of available devices.
  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair and connect the device.
  9. Once connected, exit the settings app.

Your Android device will now remain unlocked when it is connected to the trusted device.

Setting Up Voice Match

Voice Match utilizes your voice to unlock your Android device. Here's how you can set up this feature:

  1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Security or Security & Location.
  3. Tap on Smart Lock or Smart Lock for Android.
  4. Provide your device's unlock method if prompted (PIN, pattern, or password).
  5. Tap on Voice Match and then tap on Set up Voice Match.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to train your device to recognize your voice.
  7. Once the training is complete, exit the settings app.

Now, when you say your chosen unlock phrase, your Android device will recognize your voice and unlock itself.

Conclusion

By setting up trusted places, devices, and voice match on your Android device, you can conveniently unlock your device without compromising on security. Whether you are at home, connected to a trusted device, or using your voice, these features provide a seamless user experience. Enjoy the enhanced accessibility and security of your Android device!