Apple Watch
Q: auto unlock with apple watch is not showing in my Security and Privacy window
"Disable automatic login" or Auto unlock with Apple Watch" is showing in my Security and Privacy window
Posted on Sep 21, 2016 10:14 AM
by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer
Apple Watch
Hi
Auto Unlock with Apple Watch is available for Mac models from mid-2013 and later running macOS Sierra.
Check that:
- Your Mac has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.
- Your Apple ID is using two-factor authentication (as opposed to two-step verification):
- Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
- If you are currently instead using two-step verification, follow the instructions here to turn it off (under "How do I turn off two-step verification?") before enabling two-factor authentication:
- Your Mac and Apple Watch are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID:
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu () > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then go to General > Apple ID.
- Your Apple Watch is using a passcode:
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then tap Passcode.
- Handoff is enabled on each of your iPhone and your Mac:
- On your iPhone, go to: Settings > General > Handoff.
- On your Mac, go to: System Preferences > General - near the bottom, check the option for "Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices".
- If these settings are already enabled, one user found that it helped to disable and re-enable Handoff on their iPhone.
More information:
Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Posted on Sep 21, 2016 10:31 AM
