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• Why sierra unlocking allowed to use the Apple Watch as a key?

  I do not understand why they have restricted sierra unlock just the watch.

  my iPhone is always in my shirt pocket and I unlock it with my fingerprint as I do with my ipad pro. The phone is used every day with apple pay so close communication is not a problem and so when my phone is close to my computer, my computer must unlock if I touch my finger on the button home...

  It is such forgetfulness obvious it may just be an oversight by Apple and they must have a good reason for not providing this feature, and I would like to know what it is.

  Maybe they're trying to get you to buy an iWatch

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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• Sierra of MacOS can't connect to watch

  I tried all morning to set up so that I can connect on my iMac with my watch.  I get the "cannot find the mistake of Apple Watch.  the watch is on my wrist, unlocked 24 fully charged and about has a bit of the iMac.  Any ideas?

  Hi Dr_John,

  I appreciate that you try to set up your Apple Watch to unlock your iMac, but are facing difficulties with their connection. I know it's nice to have a quick and safe way to unlock your devices, so I'm happy to help you.

  When you configure an element of continuity like this, it is important to make sure that everything is properly set up. Read this article to make sure that you have all the right settings:
  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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• Apple Watch automatic unlocking on MacOS Sierra

  I use an iMac of 2014 with MacOS Sierra, a 5 iPhone with iOS 10.0.1 and a Apple Watch with watch 3 installed OS. I also have a password on my watch, authentication both active and running as well surrender. I don't know why, but the icon to activate the unlock with the Apple Watch is not shown on my iMac.

  In addition, when you enable two-factor authentication, I've changed my iCloud password but not my unblock, I think. I'm not sure, something strange.

  Any idea?

  Thank you.

  Hello Albertjr1997,

  Thank you for reaching out to the Community Support from Apple. Automatic unlocking is a great way to save time and preserve the security of your Mac, and I'd love to help you get things to work.

  You are off to a great start so far. You have browsed the article below and make sure you have completed each step in the order?

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch

  See you soon!

• I have an iMac 27' 2012 with macOS Sierra and Apple Watch with watch OS 3, I can use the function "Log?" in Apple Watch

  I have an iMac 27' 2012 with macOS Sierra and Apple Watch with watch OS 3, I can use the function "Log?" in Apple Watch

  Hi John 2078 Tito.

  I understand that you have updated your iMac and Apple Watch and now you're curious about unlock your iMac using your Apple Watch. I know that it is a nice feature to be able to quickly and safely unlock your computer, so I'm happy to help you.

  This feature is available on 2013 iMacs and later versions, which means that your iMac won't be compatible. You can see more info on this feature here:
  Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch - Apple Watch user's Guide

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• Mac OS Apple Watch Sierra unlock

  Hello

  I have a Macbook Pro 15 "end in 2014, I installed Sierra tonight to try out the new"unlock"feature.

  The release mechanism works 1/10, most of the time when I open the lid, it should be like a good second and then, he invites the normal place to enter the password. It is as my macbook seeks the Apple Watch but couldn't find it and asking for a password after the attempt.

  2 authentication is enabled, checked it on my macbook in middle on and my watch has a code to access and watch OS 3.

  Is there a way to fix this? I really want to use this feature...

  Thanks in advance.

  Brent

  Hello

  Make sure that you follow the instructions here > unlock your Mac with Apple Watch

• Have you Apple removed the ability to slide between the spaces in the Sierra of MacOS?

  I've just updated to Sierra of MacOS.  Front in El Capitan, I used to keep several spaces opened in the control of the Mission, although some of them were not in use with applications.  Allows you to easily switch between spaces that I slipped with 4 fingers on the touchpad of my MacBook.  Sierra this ability seems to have disappeared even if there is an option for "apps fullscreen.

  N ° have you checked the settings for the trackpad in system preferences?

• Apple Watch unlock Mac Setup Frustration

  I own a first generation of Apple Watch and an end 2013 13 "MacBook Pro and last mac mini (i5). I went through the entire setup process to have my watch unlock my MacBook several times. (All along the) When I get to choose the button "Allow your Apple Watch unlock your Mac", it runs for awhile and then I get the "unable to contact Apple Watch" fast. It seems to be my watch because if I try and let the Apple Watch locked, she'll tell me to unlock, and then try again. Happens on MacBook Pro and mac mini in the same way.

  I tried to research on this problem and we tried all authentication reset to two factors for an agreement again all settings and turn it on again.

  Any thoughts?

  Thank you!

  Hello pgirardi,

  I appreciate that you try to unlock your two computers using your Apple Watch with watch OS 3.  The resources below provide the steps and requirements to do this.  I would just try it with a single computer until you have a job before trying the second computer.

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch
  
  

  The first time you open a session after you turn on or restart your Mac, connect by entering your password manually. After that, Apple Watch connects to you.

  Set up automatic unlock

  Make sure your Apple Watch uses watch OS 3, and your Mac to mid-2013 or newer model uses macOS Sierra.
  For more information, see system requirements of continuity.

  Automatic unlocking

  Automatic unlock works with these devices and operating systems:

  watchOS 3	macOS Sierra
  Apple Watch (1st generation) Apple Watch series 1 Apple Watch series 2	MacBook (early 2015 or newer) MacBook Pro (late 2013 or newer) MacBook Air (mid-2013 or newer) Mac mini (late 2014 or newer) iMac (late 2013 or newer) Mac Pro (end of 2013 or later)

  Make sure your Apple ID to use instead of the two-step verification two factor authentication. Learn more.

  Make sure that your devices are configured as follows:

  • Your Mac has Bluetooth and Wi - Fi enabled.
  • Your Mac and Apple Watch are connected to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
    On your Mac, choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, and then click iCloud.
    On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then go to general > Apple ID.
  • Your Apple Watch uses a password.
    On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then type the access code.
  • Your Mac has "allow your Apple Watch unlock your Mac" selected in Security & Privacy preferences.
    Choose the Apple menu > System Preferences, click on Privacy & Security, then select the general tab.

    

  pgirardi, if you are unable to unlock your main computer after trying these steps, then you will need to cancel the match your iPhone and Apple Watch and try again.

  Cancel the match your iPhone and Apple Watch

  Take care.

• Why auto unlock Mac with Apple Watch stop working?

  When I upgraded to first watch OS 3 and macOS Sierra, auto unlock Mac with Apple Watch worked. A few days change it has stopped working. What could have happened? I checked all the settings/preferences.

  Your Apple Watch is unlocked?

• Auto unlock with Apple Watch

  Dear support team Apple,

  I have problem with MacOS Sierra feature "Auto Unlock with Apple Watch". I upgraded my MacBook Pro 2015 until the latest Version of the OS and Apple Watch until the OS 3.

  I followed the instructions automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

  As a result:

  1. two factor authentication enabled on iCloud account;

  2. pass code activated on Apple Watch;

  3. I use iCloud even on Mac and on the watch.

  But the option is not in the system preferences. Attached printscreen.

  I have exactly the same problem. I checked that I have two factor, not two steps of authentication. I have a the same devices, 6 2015 s of MacBook Pro, Apple Watch and iPhone more. The option does not appear for me either.

• Turn on auto cannot unlock with Apple Watch

  Hi guys,.

  I need help here.  I'm on macOS Sierra on a MacBook Pro (retina, 13 inches, end of 2013).  I actually had auto unlock with my Apple Watch two days ago.  But then I did a stupid thing yesterday and had to restore the MacBook OSX Maverick and re-upgrade to Sierra.  I can't activate longer auto unlock with Apple Watch now and it's really frustrating.

  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Don't feel alone, there are a lot of problems. Very inconsistent behavior.

  Requirements for continuity on Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch - Apple Support

  http://www.CultofMac.com/441405/how-to-use-Apple-watch-to-unlock-your-Mac-in-Mac os-sierra.

• Apple Watch new unlock function for mac

  Hi my MacBook pro has this feature to allow Apple Watch unlock?

  I have a Apple Watch series 2 and my MacBook pro is acBook Pro (13 inch, mid-2012)

  Thank you

  Hello

  No, your Mac is not compatible with auto release function.

  A model of mid-2013 or newer Mac is needed (using macOS Sierra):

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

• Auto unblocking "null" Apple Watch

  My Apple Watch connects my rMBP and everything with macOS Sierra very well, but when my watch sends me a notification says "null" unlocked by this Apple Watch. How to replace the text "null"?

  Solved it for me by signing in and out of the iCloud on mac + iphone then restart all 3.

• I don't see the option 'Allow the Apple Watch unlock'.

  Everything is set up according to the instructions, but it does not show. Early 2013 MacBook retina

  Hello Russbude!

  Here are the instructions that you need to follow in order to allow the ability to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. I will also link to the Apple Guide which are instructions, in this way, you will have access to the manual for future reference. Good luck!

  Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch

  If you have a Mac (2013 or later version) with macOS Sierra, your Apple Watch can instantly unlock your Mac when he wakes up from his sleep. You must be connected to iCloud by using the same identifier Apple on your Mac and Apple Watch.

  To use Auto unlock, you must have a password for your Apple Watch - open settings , type the password, type activate password on, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

  Turns on automatic unlocking. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, and then click general. Check the box "Allow your Apple Watch unlock your Mac". If you have not enabled your iCloud of two factor authentication account, follow the instructions on the screen, and then try to select the check box again.

  For more information about two-factor authentication, see the article Apple Support for Apple ID two-factor authentication.

  Unlock your Mac. If you wear your watch, wake your Mac - no need to type your password.

  Tip: Make sure your Apple Watch is on your wrist and unlocked.

  https://help.Apple.com/watch/#/apd4200675b8?CID=ACS:applesearch

• Wireless connection is too weak to unlock with Apple Watch

  I install my Apple Watch to unlock my iMac, but every time I test this situation, he requires me to login with my password and told me that "wireless signal is too low...". »

  I use an end 2013 27 "iMac.

  Processor: 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5

  8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 memory

  Any suggestions to solve this problem would be appreciated. Thank you.

  You use the watch with an iPhone 5 later?

  The unlock feature requires any model 2013 and later Mac running the new macOS Sierra using a Apple Watch, running watch OS 3 with an iPhone 5 or later.