Galaxy Tab A - Smart Lock screen question..

[Android Central Question]

Hello, I got my Smart Lock working but when I tab the screen I get a page notifying me that smartlock has infact unlocked the tablet and I then have to swipe the screen to actually use my tab. This makes me wonder what the hell the purpose of smartlock even is if it's not even faster. Is there any way to make smartlock actually fully open the tablet for immediate use?

 

[SpookDroid]

That's how the system is meant to behave, unfortunately. Smart Lock keeps your device 'unlocked' (as in you don't have to input a password/PIN), but you still have a lockscreen in place. Some don't like it, but it does prevent unwanted/accidental actions (i.e. butt dialing). Ergo, although you don't have to provide your secure credentials every time, you still have to swipe the lockscreen away to access your phone.