With built-in Windows 11 llamada Dynamic Lock, It can make your PC lock and lock itself automatically when you physically get out of Bluetooth range. All it takes is a paired Android smartphone and some configuration changes. Here's how to set it up.
First, connect your smartphone to your PC
For Dynamic Lock to work, you will need to link your Android smartphone to your Windows PC 11 as a bluetooth device. An iPhone can work, but we have seen reports in forums that might not work reliably. To start, open Windows Settings (press windows + i on your keyboard), then click on “Bluetooth and devices”.
On Bluetooth and devices, asegúrese de que el interruptor junto a “Bluetooth” is on. Then click on “Add device” (with the plus symbol on it) near the top of the window.
On your smartphone, make sure Bluetooth is enabled and your device is within range of your Windows PC 11 (approximately 10 feet or less is ideal). Windows will search for your smartphone. Una vez detectado en la pantalla “Agregar un dispositivo”, select your smartphone from the list.
If you are asked to confirm a PIN number that is displayed on both your PC and smartphone screens, asegúrese de que el número PIN coincida y posteriormente haga clic en “Yes”.
After pairing, your smartphone will appear in a special box at the top of Settings> Bluetooth and devices.
Next, configure dynamic locking
While you're still in the Settings app (press Windows + i to recover it if you closed it), click on “Accounts” en la barra lateral y posteriormente selecciona “Login options”.
Next, scroll down until you see “Dynamic lock”. Below that, place a check mark in the box next to “Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you are away”.
Thereafter, close the Settings app. The next time you take your smartphone away from your PC and leave the Bluetooth range (which may vary based on the devices you are using and the walls and furniture that may be in the way), on PC with Windows 11 will automatically lock within one. the minute. To use your PC again when you return, just log in again as usual. Good luck!
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