Auto unlock not working? Here's how to fix it!If your Apple Watch won't unlock your Mac, here are some fixes you can try!
When Auto Unlock works, it's magical. You open or approach your Mac while wearing your Apple Watch and, instead of having to type in your — hopefully long, strong — password, it just logs you in. No fuss. No muss. But when it's not working — anger, frustration, blame, recriminations, and having to type in that — hopefully long, strong — password. So what can you do when Auto Unlock doesn't work?
Check your sets
It's embarrassing, but it happens. Sometimes even though you're sure you set up auto unlock right, something may be wrong. And there's a lot of possibilities here:
Passcode set up and entered on your Apple Watch.
Login password set up on your Mac.
Two-factor authentication set up on your Apple ID.
Auto Unlock enabled in System Preferences on your Mac.
Read — and re-read — how to set up auto unlock on your Apple Watch and Mac
If you find a switch you forgot to flip, great! If not, let...
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Auto unlock not working? Here's how to fix it!
