How to Use “Approve with Apple Watch” on macOS Catalina

Turn on Auto Unlock and Approve with Apple Watch

1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Open Security & Privacy preferences for me. ...
2. Click General, then select “Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac” (available if your Apple Watch has watchOS 6 or later installed).

1. Why won't my Apple Watch connect to my Mac?
2. Can you use an Apple watch with a MacBook?
3. Which Macs support Apple Watch unlock?
4. Can verification code be sent to Apple Watch?
5. Can I view my Apple watch activity on my Mac?
6. How do I finish iCloud on my Mac?
7. How do you reset Apple watch on Macbook?
8. Can I use Apple watch without iPhone?
9. Can I pair Apple watch with Android?
10. How do you unlock a Mac computer?
11. How do you unlock a locked Apple Watch?

Why won't my Apple Watch connect to my Mac?

Make sure that your Mac and Apple Watch meet the system requirements for Auto Unlock. Make sure that your devices are set up as follows: Your Mac has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Your Mac and Apple Watch are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, and your Apple ID is using two-factor authentication.

Can you use an Apple watch with a MacBook?

Apple Watch cannot be paired with your MacBook Pro. It requires an iPhone 5 or later running the latest version of iOS. Auto Unlock requires a mid-2013 or later Mac running macOS Sierra: Continuity system requirements.

Which Macs support Apple Watch unlock?

If you have a Mac (mid-2013 or later) with macOS 10.13 or later, your Apple Watch can instantly unlock your Mac when it wakes from sleep. You need to be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID on both your Mac and Apple Watch.

Can verification code be sent to Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch (at least running watchOS 2) cannot receive two-factor verification codes. However, if you want to take advantage of the Auto Unlock features of watchOS 3 and macOS Sierra, it still seems to require that two-factor authentication be enabled on your account.

Can I view my Apple watch activity on my Mac?

Apple does not currently offer the facility to view Activity app and workout data from your Apple Watch on your Mac.

How do I finish iCloud on my Mac?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then select iCloud in the sidebar. If you haven't signed in to your Apple ID, click Sign In and type your Apple ID information. Follow the onscreen instructions.

How do you reset Apple watch on Macbook?

Go to General > Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode. If you have an Apple Watch with a cellular plan, you're offered two options—Erase All and Erase All & Keep Plan.

Can I use Apple watch without iPhone?

Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby

With Apple Watch with cellular and an activated cellular plan, you can stay connected even when away from your iPhone. For all other models of Apple Watch, there are still things you can do even when you are away from your iPhone and not connected to Wi-Fi.

Can I pair Apple watch with Android?

The Apple Watch needs an iPhone to get set up, and won't pair with Android at all. ... There's no way to pair an Apple Watch with an Android phone after setup, either. While it is a Bluetooth device, the Apple Watch is made explicitly to work with the iPhone.

How do you unlock a Mac computer?

How do I unlock my Mac?

1. Sign in to icloud.com/find.
2. Select your Mac from the Devices menu.
3. Select Unlock. After you follow the steps to verify your identity, you'll see the passcode that you need to unlock your Mac.

How do you unlock a locked Apple Watch?

Unlock Apple Watch

1. Enter the passcode: Wake Apple Watch, enter the watch passcode, then tap OK.
2. Unlock Apple Watch when you unlock your iPhone: Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Passcode, then turn on Unlock with iPhone. You can also open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap Passcode, then turn on Unlock with iPhone.