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Connect your own phone

Already signed in on your computer? Scan one code with your phone and it’s signed in too.

The People and Devices lists in Settings, with the Connect device button highlighted above the Devices list
Computer

Tap Connect device

In Settings, go to People & Devices and tap Connect device above the Devices list.

A dialog asking Who is this device for, with Me highlighted above Someone else and Shared device
Computer

Choose Me

Pick Me. The phone follows your own access and shows up under your sessions.

The Now connect it step with a large QR code highlighted under Scan to connect
Computer

Scan the code with your phone

Point your phone’s camera at the QR code and open the link it offers. The code runs out after a few minutes; reopen the dialog for a fresh one.

A phone showing Connect this device, with a Connect this device button highlighted
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Tap Connect this device

Your phone asks once. You scanned it from your own dashboard, so go ahead and tap Connect this device.

A phone showing the Home dashboard greeting Alex, with a clock, music and Living Room widgets
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Your dashboard, on your phone

Your phone opens on your dashboard and greets you by name.

You are done when

Your phone shows your dashboard, and your own row in People & Devices counts one more device. Add it to your home screen and it opens like an app. Lost the phone? Sign that one device out from your card, see People & access.