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Since the last WatchOS update (Apple Watch Series 4), I'm unable to unlock my iMac with the watch. It's worked great since I purchased my first Series 0 watch a few years back. Also, I upgraded to MacOS 10.14.4, the latest Mojave release at about the same time. I suppose either could be at fault.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I'll also ask this question on the Mac side.
If you have updated your iPhone with IOS 12.2 and your Watch to OS 5.2 and your trouble started after these updates, try resetting your Watch by pressing in the crown and side button until you see the Apple logo, then release both.
If you have updated your iPhone with IOS 12.2 and your Watch to OS 5.2 and your trouble started after these updates, try resetting your Watch by pressing in the crown and side button until you see the Apple logo, then release both.
Thanks for the response. I've done all the iMore steps in the past. It all worked fine until this past weekend.
Another new thing, the watch won't unlock when I open my phone (XR); the watch passcode is the only way I can get it to pair with the phone. I'm hopeful I won't have to lug the iMac to the Genius Bar.
Again, I appreciate the time you took to respond.
I followed these directions...https://www.imore.com/auto-unlock
I was having problems, but I am finally able to unlock my iMAC with my Apple Watch.
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Resetting the watch removes the error message in the Mac System Preferences. And the check box stays checked.
Thanks. At this point I'll say it's solved!
Glad it's working.
Allow Apple Watch to unlock Mac
