Control your smart home from your lock screen. We can help.
(Android Central)

Android 12 is bringing a lot of enhancements to the best Android phones, and one that is a little overlooked is the ability to adjust smart home tech from your lock screen. From dimming lights to adjusting your thermostat, your lock screen offers quick shortcuts that allow you to take control without having to launch an app first. We`ll show you where those are and how to configure them to your liking. How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12 First, go to your lock screen. The easiest way to do that is to press the power button on your phone to turn the screen off, then press it again to turn the screen back on. From there, follow these steps. Tap the button in the bottom left corner that looks like a little house. That will bring up your home controls. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner. Tap Add controls or Edit controls. We`ll deal with editing controls first. When you tap edit, put in your PIN (or scan your fingerprint) to unlock the phone. Next, you...