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When Apple introduced the ability to unlock iPhones with an Apple Watch, it was a lifesaver<\/a> for anyone wearing a mask during the pandemic. But the handy feature isn\u2019t limited to your smartphone. You can also use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac and to securely approve app requests.<\/p>\n
The feature is called Auto Unlock, and technically, it came to Macs long before Apple decided to apply it to iPhones. That said, you may not have heard of it if you\u2019ve just bought a shiny new Apple Watch or are a recent convert to the Apple ecosystem. <\/p>\n
Prepare your Mac<\/h2>\nTo get started, you\u2019ll want to make sure all your devices are compatible. Your Mac should be a model from mid-2013 or later and running macOS Sierra at the very least. Here\u2019s how you check to make sure:<\/p>\n\nClick the Apple icon<\/strong> in the top-right corner of your screen<\/li>\n
Select About This Mac <\/strong>to see what year your Mac is from<\/li>\n
If you\u2019re still unsure, select System Report <\/strong>in the About This Mac<\/strong> menu <\/li>\nFrom there, click Network<\/strong> > Wi-Fi<\/strong>. Look in the Interfaces<\/strong> category to see whether Auto Unlock<\/strong> is supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n  <\/p>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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    This is an alternate way to check if your Mac is compatible using the System Report menu<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nOnce you\u2019re sure your Mac is compatible, there\u2019s one more thing to do: <\/p>\n\nMake sure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled<\/strong>. The feature won\u2019t work if you\u2019ve only got one turned on and not the other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSet up your Watch<\/h2>\n\n  <\/p>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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First, make sure you\u2019re logged into iCloud using the same Apple ID on both your watch and Mac. If you don\u2019t know how to do that, you can check out our guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Next, check what version of watchOS you\u2019re running. You can do this on your wrist:<\/p>\n
\nNavigate to Settings > General > About<\/strong>\n<\/li>\nMake sure you\u2019ve enabled two-factor authentication for your Apple ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOkay, now you\u2019re ready to set up your Watch. If you\u2019re running watchOS 6 or earlier:<\/p>\n\nHead to System Preferences<\/strong> on your Mac<\/li>\n
Click Security & Privacy<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n
Navigate to the General<\/strong> menu<\/li>\nSelect Allow Apple Watch to unlock your Mac<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019re running watchOS 7 or later, the steps are the same but there\u2019s one additional requirement: make sure you\u2019re using a passcode with your Apple Watch. You can do this in the Watch app on your iPhone under Passcode<\/strong>, or on your wrist under Settings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n
Once all this is finished, you should be able to wake up your computer just by wearing your Apple Watch in its vicinity. No passwords needed! <\/p>\nApprove app requests<\/h2>\n\n  <\/p>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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    You\u2019ll see slightly different text if your gear supports approving app requests.<\/em><\/figcaption>Screenshot: Victoria Song \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Users running watchOS 6 or later also have the option of approving app requests. (The feature will automatically be enabled when you enable Auto Unlock, so you don\u2019t have to do anything extra.) This means that whenever an app requires authentication, you\u2019ll just have to double-click the side button of your Apple Watch. This includes requests like unlocking preferences, viewing passwords, and approving app installations. <\/p>\nSome Apple Watch apps also make use of this feature. For example, you can use this in conjunction with 1Password<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Any problems?<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re having issues with the unlocking feature, here are some extra troubleshooting tips:<\/p>\n\nMake sure both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled. If they are, try toggling them on and off.<\/li>\n
Restart your computer<\/li>\n
Make sure you\u2019re not sharing your screen or using internet sharing. You can check to see this on your Mac in System Preferences > Sharing<\/strong>.<\/li>\nIf you\u2019ve restarted your computer, keep in mind that you\u2019ll still have to re-enter your password the first time you log in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/br><\/code><\/p>\nSource: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/22993480\/apple-watch-auto-unlock-mac<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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