Sony XPeria XZ F8331 User Manual

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devices. In some cases, you may still need to manually unlock your device before a

trusted device can be connected.

It is not recommended to add devices that are constantly connected to your device as trusted

devices, for example, Bluetooth® keyboards or cases.

As soon as a trusted Bluetooth® device is switched off or moves out of range, your screen

locks and you need your PIN, pattern or password to unlock it.

To add a trusted Bluetooth® device

1

Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that

you want to add as a trusted device.

2

Find and tap

Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.

3

In the Smart lock menu tap

Trusted devices > Add trusted deviceBluetooth

4

Tap a device name to select it from the list of connected devices. Only paired

devices appear in this list.

5

Depending on the security of your connection, you may need to manually

unlock your device before the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

To remove a trusted Bluetooth® device

1

From your

Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock > Trusted

devices.

3

Tap the device that you want to remove.

4

Tap

Remove trusted device.

To add a trusted NFC device

1

Make sure your device is paired and connected to the Bluetooth® device that

you want to add as a trusted device.

2

Find and tap

Settings > Lock screen & security > Smart Lock.

3

In the Smart lock menu tap

Trusted devices > Add trusted deviceNFC.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Making sure you're secure when using trusted devices

Different Bluetooth® devices support different Bluetooth® standards and security

capabilities. There's a possibility that someone could keep your Xperia™ device

unlocked by imitating your Bluetooth® connection, even if your trusted device is no

longer nearby. Your device is not always able to determine whether your connection

is secure from someone trying to imitate it.
When your device can't determine whether you're using a secure connection, you'll

get a notification on your Xperia™ device and may need to manually unlock it before

the trusted device can keep it unlocked.

Bluetooth® connectivity range can vary depending on factors like the model of your device,

the connected Bluetooth® device, and your environment. Depending on these factors,

Bluetooth® connections can work over distances up to 100 metres.

Connecting to Trusted places

When the Trusted places feature is set up, the lock screen security on your Xperia™

device gets disabled when you are in a designated trusted location. For this feature to

work, you must have an Internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi, and allow your

device to use your current location.
To set up trusted places, first make sure that high accuracy location mode or battery-

saving location mode is enabled on your device before you add home or custom

locations.

The exact dimensions of a trusted location are an estimate and may extend beyond the

physical walls of your home or other areas that you have added as a trusted locations. This

feature can keep your device unlocked within a radius of up to 80 metres. Also be aware that

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