apple watch is not unlocking my applications on my macbook

A couple of weeks ago, my Apple Watch would unlock any authentication on my MacBook, and also 1Password. now it does not seem to work any longer. It will unlock my screensaver, but not authentications on other programs.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 4, 2021 2:42 PM

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BobHarris

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Jan 4, 2021 2:43 PM in response to Phil Giltner

Check out this thread on fixing Apple Watch unlocking Mac

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251803595?answerId=253458029022#253458029022

Phil Giltner Author

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Jan 4, 2021 5:34 PM in response to BobHarris

That worked! Thanks!

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