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Use external devices to unlock MacSolved

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5 years ago

Can I use some external Apple device to unlock my Mac? Like, if we bring the devices close to each other, Mac should get unlocked.

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4 years ago
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Hey, Thanks for reaching out to us.

You can unlock the Mac by bringing the Apple watch to its proximity. Please navigate to Mac->Restrictions->Allow Device Functionality. Enable the ‘Auto-unlock with Apple watch in proximity’ option to unlock the Mac device automatically without the password when a worn Apple watch comes near the Mac of the same user. Please note that the device will require a password for unlocking it when turned ON for the first time.
This is supported on macOS10.12+

Kindly use the help link of restrictions for Mac devices for further info.

Cheers!
Grace Baker
Hexnode MDM