Unlock Mac with Apple Watch

I was able to unlock my Mac with my Apple Watch until I updated to MacOS 11.4. Now when I try to reactivate it says sign into iCloud on my watch. It is and nothing has changed. Anyone else having this issue?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 8:57 AM

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BobHarris

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Jun 11, 2021 9:09 AM in response to kodakh

Check out this thread on fixing Apple Watch unlocking Mac

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

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