Apple Watch and Mac computer must be signed with the same iCloud account. If devices are signed with different accounts, the Auto Unlock function will be unavailable. Both devices, Apple Watch and Mac computer, must have a passcode enabled. If one of the devices does not have an enabled passcode, the Auto Unlock function will be unavailable. Try unchecking 'Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac' then restarting both your Mac and Apple Watch, using the power button on the side of the latter to turn it off and on again.
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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
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. 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.
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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: Compression software mac.
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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.
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. 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.
Apple Watch Not Unlocking Macbook Pro
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: Compression software mac.
Learn more
Apple Watch Not Unlocking Macbook Pro
If you're having difficulty getting Auto Unlock to work, try these solutions:
Apple Watch Not Unlocking Macbook Ios
- 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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