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Iwatch not unlocking mac

Hi everyone.

My iwatch suddenly started not unlocking my mac. I checked system preferences, all necessary things are clicked. I need a fix for this trouble.

thank you.

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 9:44 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2020 9:55 AM

Try the following. Also remember that unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch requires a computer from 2013 or later. But this should help you out, hopefully :)


1. Go to Settings > Security and Privacy


2. Uncheck "Disable automatic login" and check "Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac."


3. Enter your password and click OK.


4. When your Mac is asleep, simply lift the Apple Watch as if you were checking the time. Both the watch and the display will confirm that the computer is unlocking.

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Jul 13, 2020 9:55 AM in response to NuketB

Try the following. Also remember that unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch requires a computer from 2013 or later. But this should help you out, hopefully :)


1. Go to Settings > Security and Privacy


2. Uncheck "Disable automatic login" and check "Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac."


3. Enter your password and click OK.


4. When your Mac is asleep, simply lift the Apple Watch as if you were checking the time. Both the watch and the display will confirm that the computer is unlocking.

Iwatch not unlocking mac

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