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Android Smart Lock: Why is there no option to use WiFi?

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My Android device (v. 7.1.2) offers several options to use the "Smart Lock" feature. This feature uses some rules to automatically disable the lockscreen. Available rules are: - Trusted place - Trusted Bluetooth device - Trusted face - Trusted voice - On-body detection I am surprised that there is no option to use a trusted WiFi network. Some forums state the risk for the WiFi network to be spoofed. I don't understand how the risk is different: an attacker could spoof a Bluetooth device as well. What could be reasons for not allowing a WiFi-based unlocking while allowing Bluetooth-based unlocking?
Asked by KooDooMoo (383 rep)
Aug 21, 2017, 01:07 PM
Last activity: Aug 2, 2018, 09:42 PM