{"id":349911,"date":"2021-10-07T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-lock-your-windows-11-pc-when-you-walk-away\/"},"modified":"2021-10-07T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-lock-your-windows-11-pc-when-you-walk-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-lock-your-windows-11-pc-when-you-walk-away\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Lock Your Windows 11 PC When You Walk Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fc218091fe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fc218091fe\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-lock-your-windows-11-pc-when-you-walk-away\/#First_Connect_Your_Smartphone_to_Your_PC\" >First, Connect Your Smartphone to Your PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-lock-your-windows-11-pc-when-you-walk-away\/#Next_Set_Up_Dynamic_Lock\" >Next, Set Up Dynamic Lock<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Lock Your Windows 11 PC When You Walk Away&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-757780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/win11_lock_hero_2.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/win11_lock_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/win11_lock_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Using a Windows 11 feature called Dynamic Lock, you can make your PC automatically lock and secure itself when you physically step away out of Bluetooth range. All it takes is a linked Android smartphone and a few changes in Settings. Here\u2019s how to set it up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Connect_Your_Smartphone_to_Your_PC\"><\/span>First, Connect Your Smartphone to Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make Dynamic Lock work, you\u2019ll need to link your Android smartphone to your Windows 11 PC as a Bluetooth device. An iPhone might work, but we\u2019ve seen <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/758777&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fanswers.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fwindows%2Fforum%2Fall%2Fwindows-10-dynamic-lock-with-iphone%2Ff12f4280-3cff-4aa8-b7ad-46587f83df9e\">reports on forums<\/a> that it might not work reliably. To get started, open Windows Settings (press Windows+i on your keyboard), then click \u201cBluetooth &amp; Devices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-747254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_select_bluetooth_and_devices.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows 11 Settings, click &quot;Bluetooth &amp; Devices.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"347\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Bluetooth &amp; Devices, make sure the switch beside \u201cBluetooth\u201d is turned on. Then click \u201cAdd Device\u201d (with the plus symbol on it) near the top of the window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_click_add_device.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Add Device.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"311\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On your smartphone, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled and that your device is in range of your Windows 11 PC (about 10 feet or less is ideal). Windows will scan for your smartphone. Once detected on the \u201cAdd a Device\u201d screen, select your smartphone from the list.<\/p>\n<p>If asked to confirm a PIN number displayed on both your PC and your smartphone screens, make sure the PIN number matches, then click \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-758821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pair_device_pin.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;yes.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"265\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After pairing, your smartphone will show up in a special box at the top of Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; Devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-758822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/win11_smartphone_connected.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"When paired, you'll see your smartphone listed at the top of Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; Devices.\" width=\"650\" height=\"352\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble connecting through Windows 11, you may need to attempt to connect to your PC though your smartphone\u2019s Bluetooth settings menu. Also, double check that Bluetooth is enabled on both your PC and the smartphone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Set_Up_Dynamic_Lock\"><\/span>Next, Set Up Dynamic Lock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While still in the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> (press Windows+i to bring it back if you closed it), click \u201cAccounts\u201d in the sidebar, then select \u201cSign-In Options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-758820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/win11_settings_sign_in_options.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows 11 Settings, click &quot;Accounts,&quot; then select &quot;Sign-In Options.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"225\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, scroll down until you see \u201cDynamic Lock.\u201d Below that, place a check mark in the box beside \u201cAllow Windows to automatically lock your device when you\u2019re away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/check_dynamic_lock.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Settings, check the box beside &quot;Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"351\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, close the Settings app. The next time you carry your smartphone away from your PC and leave Bluetooth range (which can vary depending on which devices you\u2019re using and the walls and furniture that might be in the way), your Windows 11 PC will automatically lock itself within one or two minutes. To use your PC again when you come back, just sign in again as usual. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Lock Your Windows 11 PC<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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