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Google Wear OS Watches Will Soon Unlock Android Devices Automatically

Jan 5, 2022, 2:23 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

Google will soon launch a new feature of its platforms that will enable a Wear OS smartwatch to automatically unlock a paired Android phone, tablet, or Chromebook when close by. This mirrors a feature Apple has offered for some time. Google would only promise "in the coming months" as a timeframe for launching the feature. The company is also bringing its Fast Pair technology to more devices, enabling you to use your Android phone to instantly set up a new Chromebook, or more quickly add new smart-home devices to your home network.

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lilbro01

Jan 23, 2022, 8:54 AM

No Way!

How can you say your watch will unlock other devices,,can’t even get google to unlock my phone,After your latest update(12.0).my phone (S21 5g. )It’s not like I haven’t reported
this bug. Problem hasn’t been resolved.

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