Watch me login

When the Galaxy Gear 2 is in proximity to the Galaxy S5 (which it is except when I am charging it, as I frequently am), the phone's lock screen can be bypassed. I see this as an example of the larger trend in which our things/devices, based on their location, sensing and inferences, will enable our authentication to other devices and online services.

Below is the default lock screen. I've set it up to use a security pattern rather than a PIN.

In the Gear Manager application on the S5, I can turn on the 'Auto lock' feature, whereby presence of the Gear (when it is not being charged) can lock & un-lock the phone  

I set up a pattern as a backup should I not have the Gear with me (as is the case when I am frequently charging it)

When the Gear is nearby (which it will be unless I am charging it, which happens often. Did I mention that?), I need only swipe to get past the lock screen.

This frees up valuable time that can be better spent charging up the Gear.