Apple Watch 7 does not unlock Mac & everything is up to date...

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Apple Watch 7 does not unlock Mac & everything is up to date...

Hi-I have a 2020 M1 MBP running 13.3.1a and my iPhone 14 Pro & Apple Watch are also running the latest operating systems. When I go into Settings on my Mac and toggle the option to unlock my Mac with my watch, the toggle turns off immediately. I have read of at least one other person in Apple Discussions having the same issue-I didn’t look beyond that to find more having the same problem. Sure hope an update comes soon!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 13, 2023 10:35 AM

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May 13, 2023 2:34 PM in response to mrstee

I've seen this reported to work. Haven't tried it because I've not had this problem:

Disable the Apple Watch unlock feature on Ventura, shutdown completely (System Settings, TouchID & Password, Use Apple watch to unlock your applications and Mac.)

Power back up and turn it back on. Then lock the screen and test. Should work again.

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May 13, 2023 6:14 PM in response to Randall_2023

I’ll try that but that switch for turning on & off the option to have my Apple watch unlock my Mac is not operational. It is off and won’t turn on. Thank you for making the suggestion to shut down my Mac. I will do that.

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Apple Watch 7 does not unlock Mac & everything is up to date...

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