You can now use your Android phone to verify your sign-in on Apple iPads and iPhones

Last month, Google announced a new way to protect Google accounts with a security key built into their Android phones. Using this method, you can verify your sign-in to Google and Google Cloud services on Bluetooth-enabled Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows 10 devices. Google is now expanding this support to iOS devices. You can now use your Android phone to verify your sign-in on Apple iPads and iPhones. Here’s how you can enable this feature for your Google Account:

Step 1: Add the security key to your Google Account

• Add your personal or work Google Account to your Android 7.0+ (Nougat) phone.
• Make sure you’re enrolled in 2-Step Verification (2SV).
• On your computer, visit the 2SV settings and click “Add security key”.
• Choose your Android phone from the list of available devices.

Step 2: Use your Android phone’s built-in security key

• On both of your devices, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
• On your iPhone or iPad (iOS version 10.0 or up), sign in to your Google Account with your username and password using the Google Smart Lock app.
• Check your Android phone for a notification.
• Follow the instructions to confirm it’s you signing in.

Source: Google