Smart lock problem

[jcdub]

I've had to keep using my fingerprint to open my phone even though I have my watch linked as a trusted device in smart lock. I checked smart lock and the trusted devices option is missing. Any solutions?
Thanks

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I've had to keep using my fingerprint to open my phone even though I have my watch linked as a trusted device in smart lock. I checked smart lock and the trusted devices option is missing. Any solutions?
Thanks

Google are supposedly reworking this feature, so it will either come back better or not at all depending on how they feel.

 

[Scott337]

I have seen trusted devices disappear a few times over the past several years. There was a thread about it once, with a quick fix to bring it back. Can't find that older thread now....searching....

 

[Scott337]

Here is one of many threads about this.

Smart Lock options missing

So I just noticed all the options for smart lock are missing! Anyone else?

forums.androidcentral.com

If you search the Forum list for "smart lock" you will see a ton of posts about smart lock options disappearing for no reason and some quick fixes to make it work again.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I've said it once and I'll say it again there is nothing smart about smart lock..

 

[YankInDaSouth]

Running into the same issue today. Tried toggling Extend Unlock (I'm on A14 Beta) on and off under Trusted Agents with no luck.

 

[B. Diddy]

Gone for me as well. I wonder if it disappeared with the September security update or August Google Play system update. fuzzylumpkin is probably right about it being related to a new unlock feature for Wear OS that's coming soon.

 

[mustang7757]

It's been a issue of late

Smart lock is not working after the recent update - Google Pixel Community

 

[Scott337]

Apparently it is affecting some Samsung phones also, according to 9-to-5-Google.

Smart Lock's Trusted devices missing from Google Pixel, Samsung

In recent days, Google Pixel and Samsung owners have noticed that Smart Lock's Trusted devices option has gone missing...

9to5google.com

 

[YankInDaSouth]

Trusted Devices is back for me ... For now

 

[jcdub]

Same here

 

[J Dubbs]

I still don't trust it.... anything with "Trust" in the name usually can't be trusted

 

[Snareman]

Closest I get is currently is Trusted Credentials. Maybe it will be there on my Pixel 8...

 

[PGrey]

Closest I get is currently is Trusted Credentials. Maybe it will be there on my Pixel 8...

You have to search for "Smart" and it's way down at the bottom of the results, under "Security", accordingly.
Or, it's under Settings -> Security -> More Security Settings -> Smart Lock.

It's been pretty reliable for me for quite awhile now. There was a period where I had to sort of reset a single device The device would be connected, but failing to keep the (un)lock functional. By going into the Trusted Devices in the above, and clicking on the device, it would start functioning as expected. It's been some months since this part got fixed...