For other screen lock options, refer to Set Up Screen Lock.
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From a Home screen, tap Apps (at the bottom).
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From the Apps tab, tap Settings.
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Tap Lock screen.
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Tap Screen lock.
If presented with 'This device does not have a Google account associated with it...' tap Add Google account now to setup the account before proceeding to step 5. If desired, to proceed to step 5 without setting up a Google account, tap Continue.
If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
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Select one of the following:
Face Unlock
Facial recognition is utilized to access the device.
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From the Face unlock screen, tap Next.
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From the About Face Unlock screen, tap Set it up.
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From the Set up Face Unlock screen, tap Continue.
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Position face within the provided area.
Hold still for several seconds to allow image capture.
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Tap Continue.
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From the 'Create backup unlock PIN or ...' screen, select one of the following:
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Pattern
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Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap Continue.
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Re-draw the pattern then tap Confirm.
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If presented, tap OK.
If prompted, set backup PIN
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PIN
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Enter a numeric PIN (4-8 digits) then tap Continue.
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Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap OK.
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If presented, tap OK.
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Face and Voice
Facial and vocal recognition is utilized to access the device.
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Tap Next.
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Tap Set it up.
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Tap Continue.
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Position face within the provided area.
Hold still for several seconds to allow image capture.
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Tap Continue.
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Tap the Microphone icon to set the desired voice command.
Repeat the voice command 4 times, pausing for approximately 1 second between each command. Use 3 to 5 syllables and maintain constant intonation.
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From the 'Create backup unlock PIN or ...' screen, select one of the following:
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Pattern
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Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap Continue.
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Re-draw the pattern then tap Confirm.
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If presented, tap OK.
If prompted, set backup PIN
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PIN
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Enter a numeric PIN (4-8 digits) then tap Continue.
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Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap OK.
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If presented, tap OK.
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