Apple watch continuously asks for passcode
Apple watch continuously asks for passcode.
Apple Watch, iOS 10.3.2
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If you are not yet doing so, 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.
With these settings enabled, if your Apple Watch keepings asking for your passcode, then the following steps may help:
Check that you are not wearing your Apple Watch too loosely.
- If worn too loosely, your Apple Watch may believe that it has been removed from your wrist, causing it to lock automatically.
- For the best performance, ensure that you are wearing your watch sufficiently snugly on the top of your wrist:
Clean the back of your Apple Watch:
If you have not yet done so, update your Apple Watch to the latest software:
Restart both your iPhone and your Apple Watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first:
Unpair and re-pair your watch:
- The Watch app on your iPhone takes a backup of your watch automatically when unpairing via the app. Choose to Restore from Backup during set up. Most data and settings will be restored, with some exceptions (eg Apple Pay cards, passcode).
- Unpair your Apple Watch and iPhone - Apple Support
- Set up your Apple Watch - Apple Support
If the issue then persists and you are concerned about a possible hardware defect, then I suggest that you contact Apple Support (mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:
Apple Watch Service Answer Center - Apple Support
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