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Google Smart Lock

Google Smart Lock

by Google

636 ratings
378 reviews
#137 in free Utilities
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Free

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Released
January 11, 2017
Updated
July 31, 2025

Developer

Google
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About

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

✓Use phone as security key
✓Use Bluetooth security key
✓Password saving
✓Simplified sign-in
✓Secure access
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What users say about Google Smart Lock

Reviews of Google Smart Lock are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 2.5/5 from 636 App Store ratings. What users like most: works fine, adds extra security layer. Top complaints: crashes on iOS 18 update, doesn't work with Yubikey. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Works fine
  • 🔒Adds extra security layer
  • 👍Useful app

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on iOS 18 update
  • 🐛Doesn't work with Yubikey
  • 🐛Doesn't work with child accounts
  • 🐛Unreliable, constant issues
  • 🐛Locked out of accounts
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What's New in Google Smart Lock

1.15

July 31, 2025

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Charts

Top Free

📉 137-2

Utilities

This app dropped -2 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Unusable

At Wetherspoons, tried to log into Wetherspoons with Google, can’t, have to download a Google app - Smart Lock. Get Smart Lock, tried to generate a code, can’t, need a key, QR Code or saved password in Chrome. Non are available. Not fit for purpose.
VVanManHull

Complete waste of time

Too convoluted and confusing! Cannot sync or generate code despite attempts on multiple platforms. FIX THIS NONSENSE!
PPhyl2080

Abandoned

Does not function on modern mobile OSes

Last update over a year ago (as of Aug 2026)
Zzxcvb___

Google FAIL

When you try to authenticate a Gmail login, it asks you to go to the Smart Lock app to generate a code. But you’re already in Smart Lock trying to log in so you can’t generate a code.
Option 2: scan a QR code. Except you’re on your phone trying to log in so you can’t scan that code.
I’ve spent more than 2 hours in the past two days trying to log into my work email on my phone (that I magically lost access to. I was signed in since I got that account) because Google decided I need two factor authentication. Right now. I never turned it on and can’t log into my account in Smart Lock to turn it off.
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CCitySlackah

Brilliant

Please use Google smart lock to log into Google smart lock
Ppenguin-party
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Doesn't detect nearby devices

Bug

Endless login loop

Bug

Incompatible with latest iOS

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Requested Features

3 requests

Support for NFC security keys

Feature

Easier setup and usage

Feature

Better compatibility with other devices

Feature

FAQ

What does Google Smart Lock do?

Google Smart Lock helps you log in to websites and apps more easily and securely. It allows you to use your phone as a security key or connect a Bluetooth security key. It also remembers your passwords to simplify the sign-in process.

How do I use my phone as a security key with Smart Lock?

You can set up the security key that is built into your phone through the Smart Lock feature. This allows you to use your device for authentication when signing into supported services, providing a convenient and secure login method.

Is Google Smart Lock free to use?

The core functionality of Google Smart Lock, including using your phone as a security key and managing passwords, is available for free. However, as indicated by the presence of in-app purchases, there may be optional features or enhancements available for purchase.

What kind of security does Smart Lock offer?

Smart Lock enhances your online security by offering password saving and the use of security keys, either built into your phone or via Bluetooth. This reduces reliance on easily compromised passwords and provides a more robust authentication method for your accounts.