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Help Setting up lock and erase

I have Android device manager installed on my unrooted N5. I am able to locate it and select the "ring device" function from a Web browser.

When I click on the "Setup Lock & Erase" I get the message :
To use the lock or erase option, you need to turn them on for the selected device. Send it a notification to get started.

I click send and get the "Notification Sent". But that's it, I get nothing on my phone! Has anyone else got this working?
I really want to be able to wipe phone if it gets stolen.
 

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