watch immediately asks for passcode

Hi

You might wish to use these settings:

- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wrist Detection - turn this on.

- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Passcode > Turn Passcode on.

- Also on the Passcode settings screen, enable Unlock with iPhone.

After putting it on your wrist, your watch will then unlock after whatever you do first: either unlocking your watch manually (by entering the passcode) or unlocking your iPhone.

It will then remain unlocked (including when the screen is asleep) until you remove it from your wrist. When you remove your watch, it will lock automatically.

More information:

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd748b87e2a

Permanent or temporary changes to your skin - such as some wrist tattoos - can affect the performance of the watch's sensor. This can lead the watch to mistakenly believe that it has been removed from the wrist, even though it is still being worn.

Otherwise, the behaviour should be as described in my previous reply - including the watch prompting you to enter the passcode upon first wearing it (unless you place the watch on your wrist and then unlock your iPhone).

If you do not have a wrist tattoo and the issue persists when using the settings that I suggested, contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available) or make a Genius Bar reservation with a view to having your watch checked (under warranty, if eligible):

• Contact - Official Apple Support
• https://twitter.com/applesupport

To check your warranty status:

https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

For the best performance from your watch - including from the Wrist Detection feature - also check that you are wearing your watch with a sufficiently snug (but still comfortable) fit:

Hi,

This is a user to user community.

You can get directly help from Apple on Twitter: @AppleSupport

You're welcome! 🙂