After upgrading to macOS Sierra, users will be able to unlock their Mac using their Apple Watch. The new shiny feature is called Auto Lock. This feature was originally announced during the WWDC keynote. Some people were able to give Auto Lock a test drive using their Apple Watch on watchOS 3 beta 2 and Macbook on macOS Sierra (beta).
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Auto Unlock works when you're wearing your unlocked watch and are very close to your Mac. If necessary, move your watch a little closer.
How to automatically log in
- I keep receiving the message 'Your Apple Watch must be signed in to iCloud to allow it to unlock your Mac. You can sign in using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.' Even though I am signed into iCloud on both devices. I have tried disconnecting the watch from my account and re-pairing it to no avail.
- In previous versions of macOS, just wearing an unlocked Apple Watch is enough to enter your Mac's password; in Catalina, the Apple Watch can also enter your password when prompted by apps. First, your Apple Watch needs a passcode (in Watch Passcode), is on your wrist, and is unlocked.
- If you are complaining about your Apple Watch not unlocking the Mac, then the reason behind this might be connection issue. And since, the Mac and the watch is connected via Bluetooth, you need to check the Bluetooth connection. Here are the steps that you need to follow.
- The Apple Watch Activation Lock bypass is easy and fast, without the user having much to do. How to use DoctorUnlock to bypass Activation lock on Apple Watch: Step 1. Open the website. Since this is an online Apple Watch Activation Lock removal service, the first step is to go to the site on an internet browser.
This feature gives you instant access to your Mac when you're wearing your Apple Watch. Just wake up your Mac and you're ready to go – without typing a password.
The first time you log in after you've turned on, restarted or logged out of your Mac, you must log in by entering your password manually. Drive software google. After that, Apple Watch logs in for you.
How to approve other password requests
How to automatically log in
- I keep receiving the message 'Your Apple Watch must be signed in to iCloud to allow it to unlock your Mac. You can sign in using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.' Even though I am signed into iCloud on both devices. I have tried disconnecting the watch from my account and re-pairing it to no avail.
- In previous versions of macOS, just wearing an unlocked Apple Watch is enough to enter your Mac's password; in Catalina, the Apple Watch can also enter your password when prompted by apps. First, your Apple Watch needs a passcode (in Watch Passcode), is on your wrist, and is unlocked.
- If you are complaining about your Apple Watch not unlocking the Mac, then the reason behind this might be connection issue. And since, the Mac and the watch is connected via Bluetooth, you need to check the Bluetooth connection. Here are the steps that you need to follow.
- The Apple Watch Activation Lock bypass is easy and fast, without the user having much to do. How to use DoctorUnlock to bypass Activation lock on Apple Watch: Step 1. Open the website. Since this is an online Apple Watch Activation Lock removal service, the first step is to go to the site on an internet browser.
This feature gives you instant access to your Mac when you're wearing your Apple Watch. Just wake up your Mac and you're ready to go – without typing a password.
The first time you log in after you've turned on, restarted or logged out of your Mac, you must log in by entering your password manually. Drive software google. After that, Apple Watch logs in for you.
How to approve other password requests
You can also use your Apple Watch to approve other requests to enter your administrator password. This works anywhere you need to type your Mac password, such as when viewing passwords in Safari preferences, unlocking a locked note, approving an app installation or unlocking settings in System Preferences.
For example, when you click the lock to make a change in System Preferences, your Mac prompts you to approve with Apple Watch:
To automatically enter your password without having to type it, just double-click the side button on your Apple Watch:
How to set up Auto Unlock
- Make sure your Mac and Apple Watch meet the system requirements for Auto Unlock.
- Make sure your devices are set up as follows:
- Your Mac has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on.
- Your Mac and Apple Watch are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID and your Apple ID is using two-factor authentication.
- Your Apple Watch is using a passcode.
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Select 'Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac' or 'Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac'.
If you're not sure whether your Mac supports Auto Unlock, press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu > System Information. Select Wi-Fi in the sidebar, then look for 'Auto Unlock: Supported' on the right-hand side:
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If you're having difficulty getting Auto Unlock to work, try these solutions:
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- In Security & Privacy preferences, deselect 'Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac', then restart your Mac and turn this setting back on.
- Make sure your Mac isn't using Internet sharing or screen sharing.
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