How to Set Up Smart Lock to Unlock Your Chromebook With Your Phone

Tired of typing your password every time you open your Chromebook? Smart Lock lets your Android phone unlock it automatically whenever it’s nearby.

How to Set Up Smart Lock

1. Open Settings and search for Smart Lock.
2. Click Set up Smart Lock and sign in if prompted.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and make sure it’s nearby.
4. Select your phone from the list of available devices.
5. Confirm the pairing on your phone, then click Use this phone.

How It Works

Once it’s set up, your lock screen shows a green unlock icon whenever your phone is close by. Click it to skip typing your password. If your phone isn’t nearby, you can always enter your password as normal.

Quick Tips

• You’ll need an Android phone with Bluetooth enabled. Your phone needs to be unlocked itself for Smart Lock to work.
• If Smart Lock stops detecting your phone, try turning Bluetooth off and back on on both devices.

Once it’s set up, your phone acts like a physical key, letting you breeze past the password screen whenever it’s nearby.