Connect devices to your Chromebook

Connect your Android phone to your Chromebook

You can do more with your Chromebook when you connect your Android phone. You can:

  • Sync chat notifications.
  • Share files.
  • Send and receive text messages on your Chromebook.
  • Connect your Chromebook to your phone network.
  • Unlock your Chromebook with your phone.

Important: You will need ChromeOS version 71 and up and Android version 6 and up. 

Connect your phone during setup

Connect your phone during setup

When you set up your Chromebook for the first time, you can connect your Android phone by following the on-screen instructions.

  1. When prompted on your Chromebook, select Accept & continue.
    • To skip this step, select Cancel. You can opt in any time with these steps.
  2. Select Done.
  3. You'll get a confirmation on your phone that Smart Lock is turned on.
Tip: If there are issues with your internet connection, there might be a delay in verifying your connected device. We'll continue to attempt verification, but these features won't be available until you're online.

Connect your phone anytime

If you didn't connect your phone to your Chromebook during setup, you can at any time.

  1. On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time..
  2. Select Settings .
  3. Under "Connected devices," next to "Android phone," select Set up.
  4. Confirm that you want to connect your phone.
  5. Enter your password.
  6. Follow the steps.
    • Once completed, you’ll get a confirmation on your phone.
  7. On your Chromebook, under "Enabled," select which features you want to turn on.

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