But it’s not so cool when it doesn’t work.
How Does Apple Watch Unlock Mac?
When this featurecalledAuto Unlockis working correctly, it’s like magic.
Auto Unlock takes advantage of Apple devices sharing information between them, plus some standard networking features.
You also need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on both devices.
If they match, the Mac unlocks.
What Do I Do If My Apple Watch Won’t Unlock My Mac?
you’re free to’t unlock your Mac from across the room when holding the Watch, for example.
confirm the Watch is on your wrist and then lean in closer to your Mac.
Did you just restart?
If you just restarted your system, Auto Unlock won’t work right away.
You’ll have to manually input your Mac password to unlock it.
Once you’ve passed this security check, Auto Unlock should work next time.
Do you meet Auto Unlock requirements?
check that Auto Unlock is set up.
To use Auto Unlock, you’re gonna wanna enable it.
ensure the Mac has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on.
Auto Unlock requires both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on.
If it’s not working, see to it they’re both on.
Check the menu bar in the top right corner, click each icon, and ensure they’re enabled.
Reset Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on both devices.Sometimes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth just need a quick reset to fix a bug.
On a Mac, click each icon in the top right corner and clickTurn [name] Off.
Wait a few seconds and then turn them back on.
On the Apple Watch, swipe up on the watch face to open Control Center.
Tap the airplane icon to go into Airplane Mode.
Wait a few seconds and then tap it again to turn it off.
The Apple Watch uses the same Apple Account as the iPhone it’s paired to.
Check on the iPhone atSettings>[your name].
In some versions of macOS, iOS, and watchOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”
That’s why Auto Unlock requires a passcode on your Watch.
If you don’t already have one set up, do it on the Watch app on your iPhone.
Go toPasscode>Turn Passcode On> set the passcode you prefer.
Next,kickstart your Macand then enable Auto Unlock again.
Restart Apple Watch.Restarting the Mac didn’t work?
Tryrestarting your Apple Watchnext.
If either is on, turn it off inApple menu>System Preferences>Sharing.
Update operating system on both devices.An outdated operating system can cause all sorts of problems.
Resolve those problems, and fix bugs, byupdating the Apple Watch operating systemandupdating the macOS.
Get help from Apple.Nothing worked so far?
Go to theWatch appon your iPhone > selectPasscodeand look at the toggle next toUnlock with iPhone.
you’ve got the option to also access yourApple Watch settingsfor this feature fromSettings>Passcode.
Also, check wrist detection fromSettings>Passcode>Wrist Detection.
If thisApple Watch lock settingis off, your watch won’t automatically unlock.
