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Can´t open Mac with Apple Watch

After the macOS Ventura update I cant connect my Apple Watch to my mac so i can open my mac from the watch. is there something that i need to do or is there something else going on?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 17, 2023 10:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2023 11:20 AM

If your Mac is using macOS Ventura or later:

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. In the sidebar, click Touch ID & Password (or Login Password, depending on your Mac model).
  3. In the Apple Watch section on the right, turn on the setting for your Apple Watch.


See:

Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support



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Jan 17, 2023 11:20 AM in response to sigdriv

If your Mac is using macOS Ventura or later:

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. In the sidebar, click Touch ID & Password (or Login Password, depending on your Mac model).
  3. In the Apple Watch section on the right, turn on the setting for your Apple Watch.


See:

Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support



Can´t open Mac with Apple Watch

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