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How to Fix ‘Can’t Unlock Mac with Apple Watch’?

by elina John IT Expert

Sometimes we try to use some extra added features of our devices, and they work. They are so intriguing that you keep on using them and unlocking Mac from Apple watch is one of them. However, nowadays, several users state that they are unable to open their Mac by their Apple Watch. So, beneath, we have gathered some information to resolve this issue. Here is how to fix a Mac unable to open via Apple Watch.

Turn off Automatic Login

If you would like to turn off Automatic Login, then abide by the given steps.

  • Go to the Apple button in the top left-hand side of the screen.
  • You should choose System Preferences within the drop-down section.
  • Select the User and Groups option.
  • Then navigate to the lock option to create changes.
  • You have to input the ‘system administrator password’.
  • Later, go to the Login Options.
  • Now, choose the Off option within the menu of Automatic login.

Reset the Radios on Apple Watch

If you wish to reset the radios on Apple Watch, then pursue the given instructions.

  • Swipe upside within the watch face to show up the control centre.
  • Then select the ‘Airplane Mode’ option to disable all radios.
  • Now, select the Airplane Mode option to enable all radios.

Reset Radios on Mac

If you would like to reset the radios on Mac, then abide by the given steps.

  • Go to the Bluetooth button into the menu bar.
  • You should select the ‘Turn Bluetooth Off’ option.
  • Then choose the Bluetooth button again into the menu section.
  • You have to choose the ‘Turn Bluetooth On’ option.
  • You should select the Wi-Fi button into the menu section.
  • Choose the Turn Wi-Fi Off option.
  • Navigate to the Wi-Fi button again in the menu section.
  • Thereafter, select the ‘Turn Wi-Fi On’ option.

Restart Everything on Apple Watch

If you wish to restart everything on Apple Watch, then pursue the given instructions.

  • Long press Side button and Digital Crown at once on your Apple Watch.
  • Now, keep pressing them unless the Apple logo appears.

Restart Everything on Mac

If you would like to reset everything on Mac, then abide by the given steps.

  • Navigate to the Apple icon on the menu section.
  • Now, select the Restart option.

Check the Updates on the iPhone.

If you wish to check the updates on the iPhone, then pursue the given instructions.

  • Open the Apple Watch application on iPhone.
  • Then go to My Watch button at the lower side of the screen.
  • Select the General option.
  • Go to the Software Update option.
  • When there is an update applicable, select to install it.

Check the Updates on Mac

If you would like to check the updates on Mac, then abide by the given steps.

  • Open the Mac App Store.
  • Then select the Updates button at the upper left-hand side of the screen.
  • When there is a macOS software update applicable, choose to install it.

Pair the Apple Watch Again

If you wish to pair the Apple Watch again, then pursue the given instructions.

  • Open the Apple Watch application on the iPhone.
  • Then select My Watch button at the lower side of the screen.
  • Go to the Apple Watch’ name on the upper side.
  • Later, choose the Info tab on the right-hand side.
  • Now, select the ‘Unpair Apple Watch’.
Elina John is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. She writes for Mcafee security products at mcafee.com/activate.


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