How to unlock MacOS with Apple Watch
To unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch, you will need to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID and enable the “Unlock with Apple Watch” feature on your Mac.
If you’re an Apple Fan, there’s absolutely no reason why you wouldn’t enable this feature – it’s fast, easy and secure. Overall, using your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac can make it more convenient and secure to access your Mac. It’s a useful feature if you use your Apple Watch regularly and want to make the most of its capabilities.
- It’s more convenient. You don’t have to enter your password every time you want to unlock your Mac, which can save time and effort.
- It’s more secure. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to protect your Mac from unauthorized access.
- It’s seamless. The process of unlocking your Mac with your Apple Watch is seamless and doesn’t require any additional steps.
How to
To do this in MacOS Ventura, follow these steps:
- On your Mac, open System Preferences and click on “Touch ID & Password.”
- Click on the “General” tab and turn on the option to “Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.”
On older Macs:
- On your Mac, open System Preferences and click on “Security & Privacy.”
- Click on the “General” tab and select the option to “Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.”
- On your Apple Watch, open the Settings app and go to “Passcode.”
- Enable the “Unlock with Apple Watch” option.
Once you have set up two-factor authentication and enabled the “Unlock with Apple Watch” feature, you can use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. Simply bring your Apple Watch close to your Mac and it will automatically unlock without requiring you to enter your password.