Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Smart Lock Trusted Devices Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

When you're using one of the screen lock types with security lock feature(e.g., pattern, direction lock, PIN, password or fingerprints), you can add Bluetooth or NFC devices(e.g., your Bluetooth watch, your car's Bluetooth system, an NFC sticker on the phone dock in your car, or other Bluetooth capable devices) to your trusted devices list to have your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge stays unlocked when connected to those devices.


How to add a Bluetooth device to the trusted devices list?
As the example, we'll add Samsung Galaxy S5 to the trusted devices list when it's connected with your phone and being used for Bluetooth tethering by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Smart lock.
   
   
5. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
   
   
6. Tap Trusted devices.
   
   
7. Tap Add trusted device to start adding Bluetooth devices to the trusted devices list.
   
   
8. Tap Bluetooth.
   
   
9. Tap the Bluetooth device that is being connected with your phone. In this example, tap Galaxy S5.
   
   
10. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you that a trusted device can keep your phone unlocked when it's nearby, even if someone else is holding it. Tap Yes,add to continue adding the selected device to your trusted devices list.
    
    
11. The selected device has been added to the trusted devices list.

How to use smart lock trusted devices feature?
As the example, we'll use this feature to make unlocking the screen easier while using Bluetooth tethering feature with Samsung Galaxy S5 which has been registered in advance by using the following steps:

1. Swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to enable Bluetooth and scan all available Bluetooth devices.
   
   
2. Tap the required Bluetooth device you want to connect to. In this example, tap Galaxy S5 which has been added to the trusted devices list.
   
   
3. As long as your phone is connected to your trusted device, your phone will keep unlocked.
4. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen. At this time, you just need to swipe the screen to unlock it.
   
   
5. If you'd like to lock the screen while your phone is connected to a trusted device, tap and hold at the bottom of the screen and then drag it out the circle to force your phone to lock securely.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Smart Lock Trusted Voice Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

While you're using one of the screen lock types with security lock feature(e.g, pattern, direction lock, PIN, password, or fingerprints), you can use smart lock trusted voice feature to set your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to automatically unlock the screen when you do a search with voice search "OK Google" that you record in advance.


How to enable smart lock trusted voice feature?
Assuming that you have Internet connection, you can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Smart lock.
   
   
5. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
   
   
6. Tap Trusted voice.
   
   
7. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to From any screen to the right to enable this option and let you do a search with voice search "OK Google" from any screen when the screen is on or your phone is charging.
   
   
8. If you have not used OK Google detection feature yet, you'll be asked to record your voice. Tap Get started to start recording your voice.
   
   
9. Say "OK Google" three times.
   
   
10. Tap Finish to save the recording of your voice.
    
    
11. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Trusted voice to the right to enable this option and let your phone unlock the screen when you say OK Google.
    
    
12. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
    
    
13. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you that smart lock trusted voice feature is less secure than a pattern, PIN or password and someone else who has similar voice or a recording of your voice could unlock your phone. Tap OK button to continue using OK Google detection as trusted voice.
    
    
14. Smart lock trusted voice feature has been enabled.

How to use smart lock trusted voice feature?
Assuming that your phone has Internet connection, you can use the following steps as the example of using this feature?

1. While the screen is locked, either it's on or off, say "OK Google".
2. When your phone recognizes your voice, the screen will be unlocked and you'll be provided with the voice search screen. Say a keyword you want to search.
3. Swipe the screen to unlock it and view your search result.
4. If you don't use your phone, the screen will be locked automatically when the screen lock delay period is over. Alternatively, if you have set the Power key as the screen lock key, you can instantly lock the screen by pressing the Power key.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Smart Lock On-Body Detection Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has some smart lock features to let you easily unlock the screen while you're using one of the screen lock types with security feature, e.g., pattern, direction lock, PIN, password or fingerprints. One of the smart lock features available in your phone is on-body detection. When this feature is enabled, once you unlock the screen, it'll stay unlocked while it's safe with you, e.g., while you hold your phone or carry it in your pocket.


How to enable smart lock on-body detection feature?
You can turn on this feature by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Smart lock.
   
   
5. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
   
   
6. Tap On-body detection.
   
   
7. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to enable on-body detection feature.
   
   
8. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you that since on-body detection can't always distinguish between you and someone else, if you give your phone to someone else or if someone takes your phone while it's unlocked with on-body detection, they might be able to access it. Tap Continue to continue enabling on-body detection feature.
   
   
9. Smart lock on-body detection feature has been enabled.

How to use smart lock on-body detection feature?
See the following steps to use this feature:

1. When the screen is locked, perform your screen lock to unlock it. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock type, place your finger on the Home key to unlock the screen.
   
   
2. Your phone will stay unlocked while it's on you.
3. If you want to access your phone, press the Power key to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it.
   
   
4. When you set down your phone, e.g.,on the table, it'll lock automatically after a few seconds. If it's not locked, tap and hold at the bottom of the screen and then drag it out the circle to force your phone to lock securely while smart lock on-body detection feature is on.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Setup and Use Doorbell Detector in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with the doorbell detector feature that will let you use your phone to recognize or detect the sound of a doorbell ringing that you record in advance. When this feature is enabled and your phone detects the sound, your phone will give you notification through visual cues, vibration and light. To make this feature works, make sure your phone is within 10 feet of the doorbell sound.


How to setup the doorbell detector feature?
You can setup this feature by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Accessibility.
   
   
3. Tap Hearing.
   
   
4. Tap Sound detectors.
   
   
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Doorbell detector to the right to enable it.
   
   
6. A pop up window contains with the disclaimer of the doorbell detector feature window appears on the screen, scroll down the screen to review it. Tap Confirm to continue.
   
   
7. A pop up window contains with some information about the doorbell detector feature appears on the screen. Tap Turn on to turn on the doorbell detector feature.
   
   
8. Ring your doorbell and then tap to record the sound. For the best result, keep your phone within 50cm of the doorbell sound and make sure the area is quiet.
   
   
9. When the doorbell sound has been recorded, tap and ring your doorbell to confirm and check the recorded doorbell sound.
   
   
10. When your phone detects your doorbell sound, tap OK button.
    
    
11. This icon will be displayed on the status bar as a sign that the doorbell detector feature is set up and ready to use. As a note, while this feature on, you can't use the S Voice wake-up command, the voice search "OK Google" and other apps/features that use your phone's microphone(e.g., voice recorder app, voice dictating feature, etc.).
12. If you'd like to change the doorbell sound, tap Change doorbell sound and then follow the on-screen instructions to record a new doorbell sound. FYI, the current doorbell sound will be deleted and replaced with a new recording.
    
    

How to use the doorbell detector feature?
When this feature is enabled, your phone will notify you when your doorbell is ringing. See the following steps as the example of using this feature:

1. When your doorbell is ringing and your phone detects the sound, your phone will vibrate and provide you a visual notification. If you enable the flash notification feature, your phone will also flash the camera light when it detects the doorbell sound.
2. Tap to disable the doorbell detector feature and stop your phone from vibrating.
   
   
3. Tap to re-enable and start using the doorbell detector feature.
   
   
4. If you'd like to view the log(date and time) of the doorbell alerts, you can view it in the Recent alerts section in the Sound detectors menu.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Flash Notification Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Flash notification is a feature in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that is basically designed to help the deaf or hard-hearing users to easily know when they receive notifications or when alarms sound by flashing the camera light.

How to enable or disable the flash notification feature?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Hearing.
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Flash notification to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns green, it means the flash notification feature is enabled.

How to use the flash notification feature?
When the flash notification feature is enabled, your phone will flash the camera light to notify you when you receive notifications(e.g., calls, messages, etc) or when alarms sound. If mute gesture is enabled, you can easily stop your phone from flashing the camera light by turning the device over.