This tutorial covers the steps to setting up Phone Hub on your Chromebook. You’ll also learn how to use Phone Hub features on your Chromebook.
Phone Hub Requirements
The ease of exchanging and syncing information between devices in the Apple ecosystem is due to the fact that the same company designs its operating systems (and hardware). ..
Chromebooks and Android smartphones are both easy to connect because they run Google’s operating systems. However, the Chrome OS requirements are different for each device.
Second, Phone Hub works on any device that has a Bluetooth connection. So, if you have an iPhone, Android phone, or even a computer with no Bluetooth connection, you can use Phone Hub.
Your companion Android phone must be running Android 5.1 or newer in order to use this app.
If your device has an Android version that is different from the one that you are using on your computer, you may need to update it.
To use your Chromebook and Android phone together, you must create a Google account and link them together.
If you’re having trouble connecting your Chromebook and Android phone because they both use work or school Google accounts, try using a different account. ..
How to Set Up Phone Hub on Chromebook
- Open the Google Chrome web browser on your Android phone.
- Type “chrome://settings” into the address bar and hit return.
- In the “Settings” screen, select “Browser settings.”
- Scroll down to the bottom and select “Android device.”
- In the next section, under “Device type,” select Chromebook.
If multiple Android phones are linked to your Google account, you can choose which device to use by selecting your preferred device and continuing.
Your Chromebook is now linked to your phone. So you should get a notification on your phone to that effect.
The Chromebook Status Bar includes a Phone Hub icon, which is a quick settings menu for accessing Phone Hub features and managing your Android phone.
If the Phone Hub icon doesn’t appear in the Status Bar, enable it in the settings menu. Go to Settings > Connected devices, select your phone, and toggle on Phone Hub.
You can remotely find your phone, check battery life, and put it on silent from the Phone Hub shortcut. Ensure your devices (Chromebook and phone) have an internet connection. Problems can delay the verification and linkage of both devices. Some features may not be available until your devices connect to the internet.
Use and Customize Phone Hub Features on Your Chromebook
When you connect your Chromebook to your phone, make sure your phone is enabled so that you can access all of the features that are available on a Chromebook. Then, open the Settings app and select Connected devices on the sidebar. Finally, tap your phone to set up Phone Hub features.
Chromebooks and Google accounts can now be signed in with just a few simple steps. “Smart Lock” makes it easy to sign in without a password or PIN, while “Wi-Fi Sync” lets you share your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi networks and settings with your phone.
Unlock Your Chromebook Using Smart Lock
Chromebooks have fingerprint sensors for effortless authentication. Typing PINs and passwords to unlock Chromebooks (without fingerprint sensors) can be stressful. Hence, you should set up Phone Hub and use the “Smart Lock” feature.
How to Unlock Your Chromebook using Your Android Phone
If you’re using a Chromebook to access the internet, make sure your phone is unlocked and has Bluetooth enabled. If you’re using a Chromebook to access the internet, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your Chromebook.
To access your Chromebook’s settings, select the gear icon in the Status Bar and select Settings. ..
Now you can unlock your Chromebook using your Android phone. The next step is to “activate” Smart Lock by signing in to your Chromebook using your Google account password.
Switch to password on the lock screen by pressing the search key and selecting “Lock Chromebook” from the list.
When you enable Smart Lock on your Chromebook, you’ll be able to unlock it with your phone. ..
Automatically Share Your Phone’s Internet with Chromebook
You can tether your Chromebook to the internet using your phone’s mobile or cellular data network. This way, you can access the internet on the go, without having to worry about losing your work or data.
Enable Hotspot on your Chromebook
-Go to Settings > Connected devices -Select your phone -Tap Instant Tethering -Turn it on -Select your phone again ..
If you have a mobile network provider that allows hotspot tethering, you should get a notification on your Android phone to allow tethering to your Chromebook. Select Continue again on the confirmation prompt to proceed. ..
If the phone hub shortcut menu says Connected, you can use your phone’s internet on your Chromebook.
View Phone Notifications from Your Chromebook
To view and dismiss notifications on your Chromebook, follow these steps:
- Unlock your Chromebook and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- Follow the steps below to set notification synchronization:
- Enjoy your notifications!
Starting from this update, notifications from your phone will appear in the Chromebook’s Status Bar when your device is locked. ..
Disconnect Your Chromebook and Phone
If you sell or give away your Chromebook, disconnect it from your Android phone and sell or give away the phone instead.
If you disable your device, all Phone Hub features will be disabled until you re-enable your device. ..
Explore Phone Hub
You can also use Phone Hub to control your devices. For example, you can set a schedule for when you want to wake up, work on a project, or take a break. You can also control your devices from one place, so you don’t have to fumble around with multiple screens.
If you’re having problems using Phone Hub, update your phone and Chromebook’s operating systems to the latest version. Restarting your devices can also resolve connectivity issues.
