Where to find and how to use Watch Unlock ?

When the feature becomes available, you can find it in Settings / Security & Privacy / Device Unlock / Fingerprint & Face Control / Watch Unlock or in the Pixel Watch companion app / Watch preferences / Security / Watch Unlock.

Once the feature is set up, it will work as follows:

• A simple swipe up or tap on a notification on the lock screen will instantly unlock the device, followed by an "Unlocked by your watch" notification at the top.

• If you tap on an empty space on the lock screen, an open lock icon will appear instead of your fingerprint, and an "Unlocked by your watch" text will appear at the bottom between shortcuts.

• Once unlocked, a corresponding "Unlocked by this watch" notification will appear on the watch. From the same notification the phone can be locked with the corresponding button.

• This feature depends on the distance between the watch and the phone. If it is more than ~1 meter, the phone will not be able to unlock and you will be asked to 'move watch closer'.

Roll out is server-side, and the feature itself works via Google Play Services.

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