Unlock MacBook by Watch

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• Apple Watch has been unlock MacBook, but not now

  I don't know where to start looking for an answer... RE: Unlock MacBook with Apple Watch. After setting up my MacBook pro with the new os of sierra, I was happy with the feature but then I changed the password of typical connection - my Apple Watch stopped unlocking the Mac... when I realized this, I changed the password back to the original... no change? It's something that I googled the * of but have no solution?

  Hello

  Try to uncheck and then re check the box "unlock with Apple Watch" in Control Panel.

• 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.

• I still have to type my password after I enabled unlocking with Apple Watch.

  Well, I did everything correctly. Or at least I think. But for some reason, my mac still asks me a password to unlock. As I opened the cover, I get the message "Unlock with Apple Watch". But he invites me just after my password.

  Did someone else faced with something similar or is that what I'm doing wrong?

  Thank you

  Sahit Anand

  I have the same question.

  I filled all the criteria and even turned off the FileVault nothing helps. The MacBook Pro (with OS Sierra end 2013) seems to want to "" be unlocked, but the watch (1st generation with OS 3) shows absolutely no sign of communication with the Mac. All devices are on the same wifi and Bluetooth is turned on.

  I give up!

• 2SV v. 2FA for Auto unlock with Apple Watch

  Try to set up the auto unlock with Apple Watch on my MacBook Air (fall 2013) after the installation of Sierra. Get this message:

  

  Off the 2SV using applied.apple.com

  

  ... and still get the same message "2FA is required" box "Security & Privacy".

  What I am doing wrong?

  P.S., rescue email Apple ID has not yet been verified, because it belongs to my sister who lives in a very different time zone, but I don't see how this should matter for the automatic implementation of release.

  The message is mainly to tell you that you must enable two-factor authentication, is not that you should disable 2SV. You will need to disable 2SV before you can activate 2FA.

  You should always activate 2FA it to AppleID.apple.com

  I don't know why you don't see the option to activate 2FA here on the Security section. You have a device running El Capitan or later, or a device running iOS 9 or a later version in your list of devices?

  For Apple ID - Apple Support two-factor authentication

• Unlock with Apple Watch does not

  Hello

  I'm running a MacBook Air mid-2013 with macOS Sierra, with a 2nd Gen Apple Watch watchOS3 running. I'm on the same Apple for my Air ID, see and iPhone (6 s).

  But unlock with Apple Watch does not work on my Air. I activated 2 factor authentication. I checked the box that allows to unlock with Apple Watch. Everything seems to be kosher.

  When I close and reopen my Air, "Unlock with Apple Watch" appears for about 10 seconds, and then I type my password.

  Help? Thank you!

  I also have this problem. I have 2 accounts on my Macbook. One is the first account that I don't use, second my regular account. On my Second account, it of the same problem, but with the Admin account... It works.

  I Don t know why.

  Do you use also two accounts?

• Automatic unlocking with Apple Watch active but expire

  I've activated automatic unlocking on my Mac (Macbook Air 6.1) successfully, I had my first gen Apple Watch upgraded to watch OS 3 and when I opened my Macbook, it says «Unlock with Apple Watch...» ». After a few seconds, however, I get a spinny wheel thought and then it expires and I get the password prompt. I tried to restart my Mac and my watch, but don't know what else to do here?

  As far as I know I have everything set up properly - 2-factor authentication, the right operating system, the hardware supports, but it just times out. Anyone have any idea why this could be or a potential solution?

  Seems that you have all your ducks in a row, but check the instructions here > http://www.cultofmac.com/441405/how-to-use-apple-watch-to-unlock-your-mac-in-mac os-sierra /

• There is no feature to unlock by Apple Watch with the Mavericks

  Hello

  I've updated my Mac Mini (2013) to the Mavericks but found no line under 'Security' in 'System Preferences' which gives me the option to unlock by Apple Watch? I have re-installed the software but still nothing appears. I've updated my iCloud with the "two factor authentication" settings and still nothing...

  Can someone help me please?

  You say in your post that you have a Mac Mini in 2013, but your lower signature, color gray, says you have a Mac Mini from 2012.

  Who is this?

  In any case, the unlock feature requires any model 2013 and later Mac running the new macOS Sierra (NOT OS X 10.9 Mavericks) using a Apple Watch, running watch OS 3 with an iPhone 5 or later.

  Time for either to update hardware and software!

• Auto unlock with Apple Watch does not appear in my window security and confidentiality

  "Disable the automatic connection' or Auto unlock with Apple Watch" appears in my window security and confidentiality

  Hello

  Automatic unlocking with Apple Watch is available for the Mac models since the mid-2013 and later running macOS Sierra.

  Check that:

  • Your Mac has Bluetooth and Wi - Fi enabled.
  • Your Apple ID use two factor authentication (as opposed to the two-step verification):
    • For Apple ID - Apple Support two-factor authentication
    • If you are currently using two-step verification instead, follow the instructions here to turn off (under "How can I disable two-step verification?") before you enable two-factor authentication:
      • Frequently asked questions about the audit in two steps for Apple ID - Apple Support
  • 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.
  • Transfer procedure is enabled on your iPhone and your Mac:
    • On your iPhone, go to: settings > general > transfer procedure.
    • On your Mac, go to: System preferences > General - down, tick the option "Allow transfer between the Mac and your iCloud devices."
    • If these parameters are already enabled, a user has found that it helped to deactivate and reactivate the procedure of transfer on their iPhone.

  More information:

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support

• MacBook. Watch YouTube. Crashed. Now stuck on the gray white logo login page.

  MacBook.  Watch youtube crashed. Now stuck on reboot white/gray/logo page. Not saved.

  Try to press and hold the command and R keys while it is booting. It will bring up the menu in OS X Utilities, where you can reset or restart OS X.

• Watch only unlock macBook Air

  I have an Iwatch is the first gen however updated to ios 3.0, I also have a MacBook Air, which is a 2015. I only got about 4 months. I downloaded Sierra and was very excited on my watch unlock my mac. However, it will not work.

  I did every step very carefully this Apple support suggested, I spent 2 h 30 in the store with a genius and it still does not work. I was on the phone with Apple support and hung up, so Im hoping to get some help here.

  Hey Molly624,

  If I understand correctly, you have trouble getting the Apple Watch to unlock your MacBook Air. It seems that you have already done some troubleshooting and you have perhaps already been through this material, but just in case I recommend to read this article. He hs the steps and requirements for this feature.
  

  Automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch

  Thank you for using communities of Apple Support. Have a good.

• Apple Watch will not unlock MacBook

  I have a Macbook 2016 on MacOS, iPhone 6 more current iOS10 of execution, first-generation Apple Watch running Watch OS3 and two steps on authentication.  As shown in the screenshot below, I was able to check the possibility of allowing my Apple Watch unlock my Mac.  He looked the watch and then checked.  I did this several times, however, it will not unlock the Mac.  New features to copy and paste between devices, etc seem to work well, but I can't get the unlocking function to work.

  

  Hello wow321,

  Thanks for asking for help with unlocking you Macbook with your Apple Watch here in Apple Support communities. We commend you for updates latest and your devices. Also, please check the things you already checked. I will do my best help to offer things to get this working as expected.

  I have personally reviewed article for help to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch which is here: automatically unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. The first thing we want to do is to check that everything is correctly configured through this step by step article once more.

  A confusing area for some people is the type of security on their Apple ID. The State of necessity who need a Apple ID to use instead of the two-step verification two factor authentication. Please check the type of security on your Apple ID using this help article that deals with two factor authentication: authentication two factor for Apple IDand this second article of help dealing with two-step verification: frequently asked questions about two steps checking of Apple ID.

  If any snippet and you still have questions, I recommend you make a backup of all your data on your iPhone to make sure that everything is safe. You can perform a backup to iCloud or iTunes. Use this article to help with this: backing up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

  Then, try to turn the iPhone, with the Apple Watch is paired both devices Mac, power off and on. Sometimes, that's all that is needed for connections reset and everything working properly again.

  If you're still having problems, please cancel the twinning of your Apple Watch from your iPhone by following the steps described here: pairing your Apple Watch and iPhone. Reset the network settings on your iPhone under settings > general > reset > reset network settings. This will remove not your personal information (contacts, photos, calendar of events, etc.), but it will remove networks WiFi recorded and passwords, as well as all the APN or previously used VPN settings and Bluetooth devices connected. After the reset of the iPhone, pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone again and check if the Apple Watch can then unlock your Mac.

  Thanks again for asking for help with this here in Apple Support communities. Have a great rest of your day.

• Unlock with Apple Watch disappeared

  After the upgrade to sierra today I wanted to turn the unlock with feature Apple Watch.

  First of all I saw under security settings. Once turned on, I invited myself I go posting two-step verification of two factors. I did this, but when I tried to turn on the unlocking function again it did not show in the settings > Security? How is it.

  I rebooted several times, as well as the loged out and in again once to iCloud on my mac.

  Aid for the lists of system preferences, the release device is hidden, if the watch is not coupled.

  

  To verify if your watch is always associated with iPhone and also check if the Bluetooth is always enabled on the Mac and watch.

  After you have changed your two-factor authentication, restart the iPhone and restart the shows it to be near the matched iPhone; both devices must be signed in iCloud, using new two-factor authentication.

• 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.