Open iPad with Apple watch

Can I unlock my iPad with my Apple Watch (similar to the way my Apple Watch already unlocks my MacBook)? If I’m unable or you do not allow this, THEN WHY??

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 4, 2024 5:00 AM

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AKRBTN

Level 6

8,977 points

Apr 4, 2024 11:01 AM in response to MacWillDo

I don’t believe that’s possible. As we are all just other users like you and no-one from Apple is here, we couldn’t tell you why.

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