The front door has gone digital! Ditch digging around for a key and unlock the door with a pin code or finger print instead.

The LG Envy requires the user to enter a "lock code" to perform certain functions on the phone. For example, to perform a factory reset, the user must enter the four-digit lock code twice during the ...

Locking your Android smartphone with a password, PIN or unlock pattern is your first defense against those who would use it for malicious purposes like stealing your info or sending joke texts to your ...

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If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

We’re still waiting for the ability to use Wear OS to unlock Android devices and Chromebooks. Watch Unlock was demoed earlier this year, and ongoing work reveals how Smart Lock will be sticking around ...

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has provided Aadhaar card holders the facility to lock and unlock one's Aadhaar online to prevent incidents of banking and financial frauds. The 12 ...