Option to unlock Mac with Watch has disappeared

The title says it all.

I used to have the option to unlock my Mac with my watch but I noticed it wasn't doing it this morning and now the option is not there...

can anyone tell me why or maybe help me get it back?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 10:37 AM

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2 replies

Nov 21, 2022 2:10 PM in response to RagamuffinTx

It has been removed you can still unlock with iPhone

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Nov 21, 2022 8:08 PM in response to MacOSbigSurUser

Umm.. No I can’t.

Thats the issue.

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