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Is there a program for my macbook for apple watch?

Is there a program for my macbook for apple watch?

MacBook, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 8:57 AM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2020 9:00 AM

The following steps may help:


  • On your Mac: check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled.
  • On your iPhone: check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled:
  • Settings > Bluetooth, Settings > Wi-Fi.
  • Check that your Mac and iPhone are connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is on your wrist and unlocked.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth:
  • When viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the watch face to open Control Centre > check that your watch states Connected with the icon of a green phone.
  • Check that your Apple ID is using two-factor authentication (as opposed to two-step verification):
  • 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:
  • Check that 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.
    • It may help to sign out and sign back in on your Mac.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is using a passcode:
    • On your iPhone, open the Watch app, then tap Passcode.
    • If the option is presently enabled, try turning off Unlock with iPhone.
  • Check that 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, it may help to disable and re-enable Handoff on each device.
  • On your iPhone, check that iCloud Keychain is enabled:
  • Settings > iCloud > Keychain - turn on iCloud Keychain.
  • Try moving your Apple Watch closer to your Mac.
  • They need to be very close for the feature to work.
  • Try restarting all three devices.
  • Keep in mind that, after setting up the feature, your password will still need to be entered manually the first time that you log in.


More information:

Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Jun 17, 2020 9:00 AM in response to jackpcs

The following steps may help:


  • On your Mac: check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled.
  • On your iPhone: check that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled:
  • Settings > Bluetooth, Settings > Wi-Fi.
  • Check that your Mac and iPhone are connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is on your wrist and unlocked.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth:
  • When viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the watch face to open Control Centre > check that your watch states Connected with the icon of a green phone.
  • Check that your Apple ID is using two-factor authentication (as opposed to two-step verification):
  • 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:
  • Check that 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.
    • It may help to sign out and sign back in on your Mac.
  • Check that your Apple Watch is using a passcode:
    • On your iPhone, open the Watch app, then tap Passcode.
    • If the option is presently enabled, try turning off Unlock with iPhone.
  • Check that 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, it may help to disable and re-enable Handoff on each device.
  • On your iPhone, check that iCloud Keychain is enabled:
  • Settings > iCloud > Keychain - turn on iCloud Keychain.
  • Try moving your Apple Watch closer to your Mac.
  • They need to be very close for the feature to work.
  • Try restarting all three devices.
  • Keep in mind that, after setting up the feature, your password will still need to be entered manually the first time that you log in.


More information:

Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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