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I can't turn on the UNLOCK with Apple Watch feature it keeps saying unable to communicate with apple watch

How to deal with this problem

Posted on May 27, 2021 9:35 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2021 10:32 PM

Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Face ID & Passcode, then type your passcode. Scroll down to Unlock with Apple Watch, then turn on the feature next to your watch's name. If your watch doesn't have wrist detection enabled, you're asked to turn it on.


Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a ...

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May 27, 2021 10:32 PM in response to phubetfromkongrha

Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Face ID & Passcode, then type your passcode. Scroll down to Unlock with Apple Watch, then turn on the feature next to your watch's name. If your watch doesn't have wrist detection enabled, you're asked to turn it on.


Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a ...

I can't turn on the UNLOCK with Apple Watch feature it keeps saying unable to communicate with apple watch

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