Unless kept unlocked automatically, your phone locks the screen five seconds after the screen turns off.

To increase or decrease the amount of time before automatically locking the screen:

1. Open the Moto Secure app .

   Or, go to Settings > Security & privacy.

2. Tap Device unlock.
3. Next to Screen lock, tap .
4. Tap Lock after screen timeout, then select a duration.

You can manually lock your phone by pressing the Power button. If you want the Power button to turn off the screen but not lock it:

1. Open the Moto Secure app .

   Or, go to Settings > Security & privacy.

2. Tap Device unlock.
3. Next to Screen lock, tap .
4. Tap Power button instantly locks off .

After the screen turns off, your phone will still lock after the time set for the automatic lock.

When your screen locks, your network and security functions are also locked, making it easier to locate your phone and protect your data if your phone is lost or stolen.

Anyone using these quick settings or Power menu options from the lock screen must unlock the screen to continue:

• Internet
• Airplane mode
• Battery saver
• Location
• Data Saver
• Power off
• Reset options

The screen also has to be unlocked before Google Assistant can do anything related to those features.

1. Open the Moto Secure app .

   Or, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock and tap next to Screen lock.

2. Tap Lock Network and security, then:

   • For best protection if your phone is lost or stolen, turn it on .
   • If you don't need higher security and want to access these features in quick settings without unlocking, turn it off .

You can hide your PIN or pattern to prevent others from viewing it when you unlock your screen. If you use a PIN, you can scramble the order of the numbers on the pad.

If you're using a pattern screen lock, make it more secure by hiding finger traces on the screen when you draw:

1. Open the Moto Secure app .

   Or, go to Settings > Security & privacy.

2. Tap Device unlock.
3. Next to Screen lock, tap .
4. Tap Make pattern visible off .

If you're using a PIN screen lock, make it harder for someone to see the PIN you enter by scrambling the order of the numbers on the PIN pad:

1. Open the Moto Secure app .

   Or, go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock and tap next to Screen lock.

2. Tap PIN pad scramble.
3. Turn Enable PIN pad scramble on .

To control whether characters briefly display when you enter a password to unlock your phone or log into websites and apps:

1. Open the Moto Secure app or Settings app .

2. Tap Security & privacy > Privacy controls.
3. Turn Show passwords off .