your iphone has a policy that requires a new apple watch Passcode

Watch don’t open till I setup a passcode , how to deal with it without passcode, I don’t need it

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Feb 4, 2020 3:27 AM

Similar questions

Apple Watch Passcode What setting do I need to turn off in my phone to not require a passcode on my watch?
679 4
Turn passcode off is greyed out Until recently my apple watch did not have a passcode. I did it on purpose, it's easier for me that way. Today watch forced me to add a passcode due to iPhone policy. I do have passcode on my iPhone and want it to stay that way, but don't want the passcode on Apple watch at all. So how could I disable the passcode on my apple watch?
1212 3
Passcode options grayed out In the Apple Watch app all my passcode options are grayed out. So I cannot set a passcode for the watch. My understanding is that this is caused by an enterprise policy enforced on my iPhone which affects how the watch is secured. The side effect to this is that there is no way to unlock the watch unless I’m wearing it and unless I have my iPhone unlocked. So my question is, what happens if I lose my iPhone, or if it is reset, or broken where it becomes unusable? How will I access my watch then? How would I reset my watch when I get a new iPhone?
3676 3

3 replies

Randy-12

Level 7

20,163 points

Feb 4, 2020 5:08 AM in response to Djnikki

Is your iPhone corporate? Do you have corporate email installed on your watch?

That is the normal cause for this.

ChrisJ4203

Level 10

236,309 points

Feb 10, 2020 8:02 PM in response to Djnikki

Are you using Apple Pay, or any credit cards in the Apple Wallet?

Djnikki Author

Level 1

18 points

Feb 10, 2020 8:00 PM in response to Randy-12

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

your iphone has a policy that requires a new apple watch Passcode

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up