Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP771 User Manual

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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

In the Smart Lock menu, tap

Trusted devices.

3

Tap

Add trusted device > Bluetooth.

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 > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted devices.

3

Tap the device that you want to remove.

4

Tap

Remove trusted device.

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 that 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 meters. If

someone takes your Xperia™ device while it's near a trusted device, they may be

able to access your Xperia™ device if the trusted device has unlocked it.

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 area that you have added as a trusted location. This

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

location signals can be replicated or manipulated. Someone with access to specialised

equipment could unlock your device.

To add your home location

1

Make sure location mode is turned on and that you are using either the

High

accuracy or Battery saving setting.

2

From your Home screen, tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home.

4

Tap

Turn on this location.

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