Iphone unlock with apple watch

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Iphone unlock with apple watch

I have a 7 series Apple watch and iPhone 13 pro, all up to date on iOS and want to unlock the iPhone with the Apple watch, but without using face id. I use the Apple watch to unlock my MacBook pro and it works flawlessly.

After researching, I don't see a way to unlock the iPhone with the Apple watch unless I use face id. I don't use face id to unlock my MacBook pro with the Apple watch, can the same thing be done with the iPhone (Not using face id)?

Secondly, I don't see an option to "unlock with Apple watch" in the face id/password settings on my iPhone. Is that because I haven't set up face id on my iPhone?

Thanks.

Posted on Feb 17, 2022 5:56 PM

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javaliga

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Feb 17, 2022 6:39 PM in response to Vince_Sal

Yes, you must setup Face ID on your iPhone first and you must follow this procedure:

Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask or sunglasses - Apple Support

Unlock with Apple Watch works when your watch is on your wrist and unlocked and your iPhone is nearby. The feature doesn't use Face ID to recognize and authenticate your identity.
Unlock with Apple Watch works only for unlocking your iPhone. It doesn't verify your identity for use with Apple Pay, passwords stored in Keychain, or password-protected apps. You can still use these features while wearing a mask, sunglasses, or ski goggles by typing your iPhone passcode or using your Apple Watch for Apple Pay.

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