Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Select ”Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac” or ”Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.”
Correspondingly, can I sync my Apple Watch to my imac? Apple Watch cannot be synced to Mac computers via Bluetooth. It can only be paired, set up and synced with a compatible model of iPhone.
Also the question is, how do I connect my watch to my Mac?
- On your Mac, open the Music app.
- On your Apple Watch, open the Remote app.
- Scroll down to the button marked Add Device and tap.
- The Apple Watch displays a four-digit code.
- Eventually, the Music app on the Mac prompts you for that code.
As many you asked, can I unlock my IMAC with my iPhone? Can you use your iPhone to unlock your Mac? Yes, you can use unlock Mac with an iPhone, but you will require a third-party app. For some reason Apple hasn’t yet made it possible to unlock a Mac when an iPhone is near with its own software, but there are apps available on the App Store which can enable the feature.
Amazingly, how do I stop my Mac from opening my Apple Watch?
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Choose Security & Privacy.
- Click General.
- Uncheck Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.
Ensure that you have the latest OS installed both on your Mac and Watch. Check your watchOS version by launching the Watch App on your iPhone then tap on My Watch and going into Settings > General > Software Update. Auto Unlock is a very cool feature of the watch that makes it useful with your Mac also.
How do you unlock a Mac desktop?
- In Remote Desktop , select a computer list in the sidebar of the main window, select one or more computers with a Locked Screen status, then choose Interact > Unlock Screen.
- Click Unlock Screen.
How do I manually pair my Apple Watch?
- On the Apple Watch, press and hold the Side button (next to the Digital Crown) until the Apple logo is displayed.
- On your iPhone, tap the Watch app icon .
- Tap Start Pairing on the iPhone.
- Tap Pair Apple Watch Manually on the iPhone.
- On the Watch, tap the Info icon.
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.
How do I pair my Apple Watch?
To turn on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, wait for the Apple Watch pairing screen to appear on your iPhone, then tap Continue. Or open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap Pair New Watch.
How do I unlock my iPhone with my Apple Watch?
Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap Face ID & Passcode, then type your passcode. Scroll down to Unlock with Apple Watch, then turn on the feature next to your watch’s name.
How do I unlock my IMAC without a keyboard?
How do I reset my Apple Watch without paired phone?
- On your Apple Watch, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Type your password if prompted.
- For GPS + Cellular models, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan.
- Tap Erase All to confirm.
How do I unlock my Macbook Air with my Apple Watch?
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click Security & Privacy, then click General. Select “Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac” or “Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.” If you have more than one Apple Watch, select the watch you want to use to unlock your apps and Mac.
How do I take my unlock off my watch?
Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap Passcode, then tap Turn Passcode Off.
How do I unlock my Apple Watch without the password?
- Put your watch on its charger and keep it there until you complete these steps.
- Press and hold the side button until you see Power Off.
- Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings.
- Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm.
How do you hard reset an Apple Watch?
Force restart your Apple Watch You should force restart your device as a last resort and only if it’s not responding. To force restart your Apple Watch, press and hold both the side button and Digital Crown for at least 10 seconds, then release both buttons when you see the Apple logo.
