Windows 11/10 comes with some impressive features to handle the privacy as well as the security of your machine. It now comes with Dynamic Lock that helps you lock Windows 11/10 automatically when you step away. This is another great functionality available for Windows Hello supported computers running Windows 11/10. If you have a Windows Hello supported computer, go ahead and prevent others from looking at your computer screen when you are not in front of it.
Lock computer automatically using Dynamic Lock in Windows 11
Many times, we step away from the PC but forget to lock our Windows computer and. This is the time when others can steal your sensitive data. It could happen in an office, a public place, or your home. To solve this security issue, Microsoft has launched a very useful feature that will let you block others from accessing your computer when you are not in front of it.
Make computer lock automatically when you walk away
Dynamic Lock locks down the Windows 11/10 computer automatically using your mobile. But your mobile phone must stay connected to your computer via Bluetooth. In other words, when you step away from your computer with your phone, your computer will lock itself. But it may not work properly if your computer doesn’t support the Windows Hello function.
To enable Dynamic Lock on Windows 11/10, you have to connect your mobile via Bluetooth – and you have to remain connected at all times.
To activate Dynamic Lock, press Win+I to open Settings, then click Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Pair your mobile phone with your computer
Now pair your mobile phone with your computer. Press the + button to Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window which opens, click Bluetooth and then choose your phone from the list.If you have done this before, you don’t need to do it again. In this case, turn on Bluetooth on your mobile only.
- If you have done this before, you don’t need to do it again. In that case, turn on Bluetooth on your mobile only.
- After doing this, go to Windows 11 Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
- Scroll down on the right-hand side to find the Dynamic lock.
- By default, it should be turned Off.
- Select the checkbox Allow Windows to detect when you’re away and automatically lock the device to turn it on.
This is how the Settings looks like in Windows 10:
Now, whenever you step away from your computer and go outside of the Bluetooth range, your computer will be locked down automatically.
Things to note
If you stay within the Bluetooth range, the computer will remain unlocked. If you turn off Bluetooth on your mobile, it won’t work. Your PC will stay unlocked until you leave Bluetooth range. It will also stay unlocked for 30 seconds after you leave Bluetooth range.
This post will help you if Windows Dynamic Lock is not working.
