Trying to unlock my MacBook Pro with my Apple Watch but I can't get them to see each other in Bluetooth .

Trying to unlock my MacBook Pro with my Apple Watch but I can't get them to see each other in Bluetooth . How do I get them to pair?


MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Apr 25, 2022 1:47 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2022 2:03 PM

Your macOS version is too old, if you’re still running El Capitan OS X 10.11 as indicated by the footer here.


Sierra macOS 10.12 is required.


System requirements for Continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you want to discuss macOS upgrades, please post the MacBook Pro model year from 🍎 > About This Mac.


Sierra and High Sierra macOS 10.13 require a mid-2010 or newer MacBook Pro.


How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Have a complete and current backup before any macOS upgrade, if your Mac supports Sierra or (better) High Sierra (or newer), and you decide to upgrade.


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Apr 25, 2022 2:03 PM in response to EGGHEADDUMMY

Your macOS version is too old, if you’re still running El Capitan OS X 10.11 as indicated by the footer here.


Sierra macOS 10.12 is required.


System requirements for Continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you want to discuss macOS upgrades, please post the MacBook Pro model year from 🍎 > About This Mac.


Sierra and High Sierra macOS 10.13 require a mid-2010 or newer MacBook Pro.


How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support


Have a complete and current backup before any macOS upgrade, if your Mac supports Sierra or (better) High Sierra (or newer), and you decide to upgrade.


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Trying to unlock my MacBook Pro with my Apple Watch but I can't get them to see each other in Bluetooth .

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