MacBook Air wireless connection too weak to unlock
What do I need to fix after receiving the following information on my MacBook Air: wireless connection to week to unlock Mac
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 27.2
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The error message you are seeing pertains to unlocking your Mac with your Apple Watch.
When your MacBook Air says a wireless connection is too weak to unlock your Mac, it usually means your Apple Watch is having trouble communicating via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with your Mac to verify the unlock.
How to Fix It
- Move your Apple Watch closer: Hold your watch or wrist closer to your MacBook Air when opening the lid (or if in clamshell mode, before pressing a keyboard key or touching the trackpad/mouse)
- Toggle Apple Watch unlocking off and on:
- Open System Settings on your Mac.
- Go to Touch ID & Password.
- Turn off Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac.
- Restart your MacBook Air.
- Go back into settings and turn the feature back on.
- Check Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: Make sure both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on for both your Mac and your Apple Watch (they must be signed into the same iCloud account with Two-Factor Authentication enabled).
- Restart both devices: A quick reboot of your MacBook Air and your Apple Watch often clears out temporary handoff or connection glitches.
More info from Apple: Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch - Apple Support