Guide to Lock and Unlock Android Screen with Virtual Assistant

This article explores guide to lock and unlock Android screen with virtual assistant with straightforward explanations and useful context. It also highlights common questions and important details to consider.

Own Google Assistant

If you don't have a virtual assistant Google Assistant on your phone, you can own it by joining the Google and Google Play Services Beta program. You can see the video below for more details:

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Or you can read the article below for more information:

• How to install virtual assistant Google Assistant on Android 6.0 Marshmallow device and higher

Instructions for unlocking phones using Google Assistant

Once you have owned the Google Assistant on your phone, you can unlock your phone, just say "OK Google". This launches the Google Assistant application and you can interact with your phone: launch applications, check email, call and do any other work in the Google Assistant's capabilities.

Note : For some Android devices, using Google Assistant may result in minor errors and sometimes you may be prompted to enter your PIN or password to unlock the phone first.

Phone lock guide using Google Assistant

Phone lock seems a bit more complicated because this function is not built into the original Google Assistant settings.

First, you will need to install an additional application that can lock your phone. You can use one of the following applications:

• Off +
• Screen Off
• Lock Screen

After installing the app, open Google Assistant and click the drawer icon.

Click the 3 dots icon along the top right of the screen and go to Settings> Shortcuts .

On the Shortcut tab, click the Blue + button .

Enter a new shortcut with the information below:

• When I say Ok Google: Phone lock
• Google Assistant Should by: Open Screen Off

Finally, click Save.

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You can change this voice command to any sentence you want. You can also replace the Screen Off application with another application.

Do you want to use speech to lock or unlock your phone screen? If yes, follow the steps above!