How far away must your watch be to trigger Android's Smart Lock?

[BioFanatic]

Hey there,

I've considered using the Smart Lock feature by using my Android Wear watch as a trusted device. However, I'm hoping the range for which it stays unlocked is small.

For example, if I leave my phone at my work desk and go down the hall, will it be far enough to require a secure unlock? If I leave my phone on the couch to use the bathroom at home, will my child be able to use it without a secure unlock?

If the distance is under 10ft, that would be great. If the phone stays unsecured when I'm far away, that's not going to work for me.

Thoughts?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Bluetooth has a theoretical range of up to 100 meters. But that also depends on several factors like the emitting radio, and a direct line of sight. Once you break the line of sight, the range drops drastically. I would say a more realistic range would be 30 to 60 feet.

 

[BioFanatic]

Thanks for the reply. So there's no way for it to enforce a secure login at specific distances? Like say... 10 feet?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Thanks for the reply. So there's no way for it to enforce a secure login at specific distances? Like say... 10 feet?

Not that I am aware of.