Phone Hub 是ChromeOS的一项功能,可让您从(ChromeOS)Chromebook访问和控制Android设备。使用Phone Hub,您可以查看手机的通知、无需密码即可解锁Chromebook、使用手机的互联网等。
本教程介绍了在Chromebook上设置Phone Hub的步骤。您还将了解如何在Chromebook上使用(Chromebook)Phone Hub功能。
电话集线器要求
在Apple(Apple)生态系统中的设备(iPhone、iPad、MacBook、Apple Watch、Apple TV等)上交换和同步信息很容易。这是因为同一家公司设计其操作系统(和硬件)。
Chromebook(Chromebooks)和Android智能手机运行由Google开发的操作系统( (Google)Android和Chrome OS)。因此,连接两个设备同样容易——只要它们满足操作系统要求。
首先,Phone Hub适用于运行Chrome OS v71 或更高版本的Chromebook 。(Chromebooks)因此,前往“设置”(Settings) > “关于 Chrome 操作系统(About Chrome OS )”以检查您的 Chromebook 的操作系统版本。
此外,您的配套Android手机必须运行Android v5.1 或更高版本。
转到设置(Settings)>关于手机(About phone),然后检查您设备操作系统的“ Android 版本”行。(Android version)
最后一个要求是您必须将您的Chromebook和Android手机链接到同一个(个人)Google帐户。
注意(Note):如果任一设备使用工作或学校的 Google 帐户(work or school Google account),您可能无法连接Chromebook和Android手机。
如何在Chromebook上设置(Chromebook)电话集线器(Phone Hub)
链接您的Android手机和Chromebook是一个简单的过程。打开Chromebook的设置(Settings)应用程序并按照以下步骤操作:
- 选择侧边栏上的已连接设备(Connected devices ),然后选择“ Android 手机(Android phone)”旁边的设置( Set up )按钮。
- 设置助手将自动检测并显示与您的Google帐户关联的设备。选择接受并继续(Accept & continue)继续。
如果多部Android手机与您的Google帐户相关联,请选择您的首选设备并选择接受并继续(Accept & continue)。
- 输入您的Google帐户密码,然后选择完成(Done)。
- 在成功页面上选择完成(Done)以继续。
您的手机现已与Chromebook关联。因此,您应该在手机上收到通知。
同样,一个电话 ( Phone Hub ) 图标将出现在Chromebook的状态栏中——(Status Bar—the)屏幕的右下角。这是一个快速设置菜单,用于访问Phone Hub功能和管理您的Android手机。
如果Phone Hub图标未出现在状态栏中(Status Bar),请在设置菜单中启用它。转到设置(Settings)>连接的设备(Connected devices),选择您的手机,然后打开电话集线器(Phone Hub)。
您可以通过Phone Hub(Phone Hub)快捷方式远程找到您的手机、检查电池寿命(check battery life)并将其设置为静音。确保您的设备(Chromebook和手机)具有互联网连接。问题可能会延迟两个设备的验证和链接。在您的设备连接到互联网之前,某些功能可能无法使用。
(Use)在Chromebook上(Your Chromebook)使用和自定义电话集线器功能(Customize Phone Hub Features)
启动 Chromebook 的设置(Settings)应用程序,选择侧边栏上的已连接(Connected)设备,并确保您的手机已“启用(Enabled)”。接下来,点击您的手机以设置Phone Hub功能。
“ Smart Lock ”让您无需密码或PIN即可登录(PIN)Chromebook或Google帐户。“ Wi-Fi 同步(Wi-Fi Sync)”与您的手机共享您的 Chromebook 的Wi-Fi网络和设置,反之亦然。
使用 Smart Lock解锁(Unlock)您的Chromebook(Chromebook Using Smart Lock)
新一代(New)Chromebook配备指纹传感器,可轻松进行身份验证。输入PIN(PINs)和密码来解锁Chromebook(Chromebooks)(不带指纹传感器)可能会带来压力。因此(Hence),您应该设置电话集线器(Phone Hub)并使用“智能锁”功能(the “Smart Lock” feature)。
启用Smart Lock可让您使用Android手机解锁Chromebook。您无需输入Chromebook的PIN 码(PIN)、密码或指纹解锁。我们将向您展示如何使用Android手机解锁(Android)Chromebook。
确保(Make)您的手机已解锁、靠近Chromebook并启用了蓝牙(Bluetooth)。同样(Likewise),确保您的Chromebook上启用了蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
- 转到设置(Settings)>连接的设备(Connected devices),然后选择您的手机。
或者,选择或点击 Chromebook状态栏中(Status Bar)的电话图标,然后选择齿轮图标。
- 打开Smart Lock并选择(Smart Lock)Smart Lock旁边的向右箭头图标。
- 选择仅解锁设备以仅使用您的(Unlock device only)Android手机解锁您的 Chromebook 。解锁设备并登录 Google 帐户(Unlock device and sign in to Google Account )选项可让您远程解锁Chromebook并使用Android手机登录Google。
- 如果出现提示,请输入您的Google帐户密码。
现在您可以使用Android手机解锁(Android)Chromebook。下一步是通过使用您的 Google 帐户密码登录 Chromebook 来“激活”(Google) Smart Lock (Chromebook)。(” Smart Lock)
锁定(Lock)您的Chromebook(按Search + L )并在锁定屏幕上选择切换到密码。(Switch to password )
- 使用您的Google 帐户(Google Account)密码登录您的Chromebook 。
启用并激活Smart Lock(Smart Lock)后,您现在应该可以使用手机解锁Chromebook。
- 解锁您的手机,将其靠近您的Chromebook,然后点击个人资料图标或图片进行登录。
自动与Chromebook共享手机的互联网(Internet)
您可以使用手机的移动或蜂窝数据网络将Chromebook连接到互联网。(Chromebook)
在 Chromebook 的状态栏中(Status Bar)选择电话图标,然后选择启用热点(Enable hotspot)。
或者,转到设置(Settings)>已连接设备(Connected devices),然后选择您的手机。接下来,点击Instant Tethering,将其打开,然后再次选择您的手机。
根据您的移动网络提供商,您应该会在您的Android手机上收到一条通知,以允许将热点绑定到您的Chromebook。在确认提示上再次选择继续(Continue)以继续。
打开Chromebook状态栏中(Status Bar)的Phone Hub快捷菜单并检查“启用热点(Enable hotspot)”状态。如果它显示已连接(Connected),您可以继续在Chromebook上使用手机的互联网。
(View Phone Notifications)从您的 Chromebook查看电话通知
您可以通过Chromebook(Chromebook)查看、阅读和关闭手机的通知。解锁(Unlock)手机,开启蓝牙(Bluetooth)和Wi-Fi,按照以下步骤设置通知同步。
- 打开状态栏中的(Status Bar)电话集线器(Phone Hub)菜单并选择齿轮图标。
- 选择通知,或选择“通知(Notifications)”行中的设置( Set up )按钮。
- 选择开始(Get started ),然后按照手机上的说明继续。
- 在手机上显示的弹出窗口中点击打开通知。(Turn on notifications)
- 切换Google Play 服务(Google Play services)并在弹出窗口中选择允许。(Allow)
- 在 Chromebook 上选择完成以继续。(Done)
此后(Henceforward),当您的手机被锁定时,来自您手机的通知将显示在 Chromebook 的状态栏中。(Status Bar)
断开Chromebook和手机的连接(Phone)
如果您出售或赠送任一设备,您应该断开Chromebook和Android手机的连接。(Android)如果您暂时不使用电话集线器(Phone Hub)功能,请(暂时)禁用您的电话。
- 在状态栏中(Status Bar)打开电话集线器(Phone Hub)快捷方式,然后点击齿轮图标。
- 将手机的状态设置为Disabled以暂时断开它与Chromebook的连接。
这将停止所有电话集线器(Phone Hub)功能,直到您重新启用您的设备。
- 要永久断开您的电话,请滚动到页面底部并在“忘记电话(Forget phone)”行中选择断开。(Disconnect)
- 在确认中再次选择断开连接。(Disconnect)
探索电话集线器
您可以在设备上使用Phone Hub执行更多操作。例如,您无需拿起手机即可在Chrome图书上(Chrome)发送和接收短信。(send and receive text messages)还有一个选项可以从您的手机查看最近的Chrome标签页(在您的Chrome书上打开)。
如果您在使用Phone Hub时遇到问题,请将您的手机和 Chromebook 的操作系统更新到最新版本。重新启动设备也可以解决连接问题。
How to Connect a Phone to Chromebook Using Phone Hub
Phone Hub is a ChromeOS feature that allows you to access and control Android devices from your Chromebook. With Phone Hub, you can view your phone’s notifications, unlock your Chromebook without a password, use your phone’s internet, etc.
This tutorial covers the steps to setting up Phone Hub on Chromebook. You’ll also learn how to use Phone Hub features on your Chromebook.
Phone Hub Requirements
Exchanging and syncing information on devices in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, Apple TV, etc.) is easy. This is because the same company designs its operating systems (and hardware).
Chromebooks and Android smartphones run operating systems (Android and Chrome OS) developed by Google. So, connecting both devices is equally easy—as long as they meet the OS requirements.
First, Phone Hub works on Chromebooks running Chrome OS v71 or newer. So, head to Settings > About Chrome OS to check your Chromebook’s operating system version.
Additionally, your companion Android phone must be running Android v5.1 or newer.
Go to Settings > About phone and check the “Android version” row for your device’s operating system.
The final requirement is that you must link your Chromebook and Android phone to the same (personal) Google account.
Note: You may be unable to connect your Chromebook and Android phone if either device uses a work or school Google account.
How to Set Up Phone Hub on Chromebook
Linking your Android phone and Chromebook is an easy process. Open your Chromebook’s Settings app and follow the steps below:
- Select Connected devices on the sidebar and select the Set up button next to “Android phone.”
- The setup assistant will automatically detect and display devices linked to your Google account. Select Accept & continue to proceed.
If multiple Android phones are linked to your Google account, select your preferred device and choose Accept & continue.
- Enter your Google account password and select Done.
- Select Done on the success page to proceed.
Your phone is now linked to your Chromebook. So you should get a notification on your phone to that effect.
Likewise, a phone (Phone Hub) icon will appear in your Chromebook’s Status Bar—the bottom-right corner of the screen. It’s 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
Launch your Chromebook’s Settings app, select Connected devices on the sidebar, and ensure your phone is “Enabled.” Next, tap your phone to set up Phone Hub features.
“Smart Lock” lets you sign in to your Chromebook or Google account without a password or PIN. “Wi-Fi Sync” shares your Chromebook’s Wi-Fi networks and settings with your phone and vice versa.
Unlock Your Chromebook Using Smart Lock
New generations of Chromebook 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.
Enabling Smart Lock allows you to unlock your Chromebook using your Android phone. You don’t have to enter your Chromebook’s PIN, password, or fingerprint unlock. We’ll show you how to unlock your Chromebook using your Android phone.
Make sure your phone is unlocked, close to your Chromebook, and has Bluetooth enabled. Likewise, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your Chromebook.
- Go to Settings > Connected devices and select your phone.
Alternatively, select or tap the phone icon in your Chromebook’s Status Bar and select the gear icon.
- Toggle on Smart Lock and select the right-facing arrow icon next to Smart Lock.
- Select Unlock device only to unlock just your Chromebook with your Android phone. The Unlock device and sign in to Google Account option lets you remotely unlock your Chromebook and sign in to Google with your Android phone.
- Enter your Google account’s password if prompted.
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.
Lock your Chromebook (press Search + L) and select Switch to password on the lock screen.
- Sign in to your Chromebook using your Google Account password.
When Smart Lock is enabled and activated, you should now be able to unlock your Chromebook with your phone.
- Unlock your phone, bring it close to your Chromebook, and click on the profile icon or picture to sign in.
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.
Select the phone icon in your Chromebook’s Status Bar and then choose Enable hotspot.
Alternatively, go to Settings > Connected devices, and select your phone. Next, tap Instant Tethering, turn it on, and select your phone again.
Depending on your mobile network provider, you should get a notification on your Android phone to allow hotspot tethering to your Chromebook. Select Continue again on the confirmation prompt to proceed.
Open the Phone Hub shortcut menu in your Chromebook’s Status Bar and check the “Enable hotspot” status. If it reads Connected, you can proceed to use your phone’s internet on your Chromebook.
View Phone Notifications from Your Chromebook
You can view, read, and dismiss your phone’s notifications from your Chromebook. Unlock your phone, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and follow the steps below to set the notification synchronization.
- Open the Phone Hub menu in the Status Bar and select the gear icon.
- Select Notifications, or select the Set up button in the “Notifications” row.
- Select Get started and follow the instructions on your phone to proceed.
- Tap Turn on notifications on the pop-up that appears on your phone.
- Toggle on Google Play services and select Allow on the pop-up.
- Select Done on your Chromebook to proceed.
Henceforward, notifications from your phone will appear in the Chromebook’s Status Bar when your phone is locked.
Disconnect Your Chromebook and Phone
You should disconnect your Chromebook and Android phone if you sell or give away either device. If you wouldn’t be using Phone Hub features for a while, (temporarily) disable your phone instead.
- Open the Phone Hub shortcut in the Status Bar and tap the gear icon.
- Set your phone’s status to Disabled to temporarily disconnect it from your Chromebook.
That’ll stop all Phone Hub features until you re-enable your device.
- To permanently disconnect your phone, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Disconnect in the “Forget phone” row.
- Select Disconnect again on the confirmation.
Explore Phone Hub
There’s much more you can do with Phone Hub on your devices. For example, you can send and receive text messages on your Chromebook without picking up your phone. There’s also an option to view recent Chrome tabs (open on your Chromebook) from your phone.
If you’re having issues using Phone Hub, update your phone and Chromebook’s operating systems to the latest version. Restarting your devices can also resolve connectivity issues.