A function somewhat similar to the one Dynamic Lock From the Windows operating systems, it has been Apple for a few years for the entire range of Mac / MacBook computers. The option by which you can unlock Mac with the help of Apple Watch.
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Această funcție o utilizez cu succes de câțiva ani și sunt bucuros să constant că pe noul sistem de operare macOS Sonoma, Unlock Mac and Applications using Apple clock It is almost instantly.
So, if you are a Mac or MacBook and Apple Watch clock computer, this feature is very useful.
How can you unlock Mac with the help of Apple Watch
Activating the function by which Apple Watch can unlock MAC or give access to applications that require system password, it is very simple. Open: System Settings → Login Password → Use Apple Watch to unlock your applications and your Mac.
Activarea efectivă a funcției “Unlock Mac with Apple Watch” se face destul ușor, însă dacă sunt indeplinite anumite cerințe de securitate, conectivitate și compatibilitate.
Requirements for activating Mac Unlock Function and Apple Watch apps
If you cannot activate this function, you most likely do not meet one of the features below.
1. Compatibility. The unlock function with the help of Apple Watch It is available on MAC computer models launched after 2013. MacBook Air (începând cu modelul 2013), MacBook Pro (starting with the 2013 model), MacBook (starting with 2015) and computer models iMac (starting with the 2013 model).
2. Security. Make sure that at the account level Apple ID it is activated authentication with two factors (pentru “trusted devices“) și că pe ambele device-uri este conectat același cont iCloud (Apple ID).
În plus, ca să folosești funcția de deblocare Mac sau aplicații, On Apple Watch must be set up unlock password (passcode).
3. Connectivity. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be active on both devices, both on activating the unlock function and its use.
After the above conditions are met, you can activate and unlock MAC with the help of Apple Watch.
How does Mac Unlock Function work and Apple Watch applications
To use this function, both devices must be proximity to the Bluetooth / Wi-Fi coverage area. When the Mac computer screen is blocked, when it reaches a key, mouse or trackpad, instead of manually enter the password or Touch ID, the unlock will be done automatically.
When Mac / MacBook is unlocked, Apple Watch reports this through a specific sound and vibration. Thus, even if it is not near the computer, the user will be known that it has been unlocked.
When important changes are made, especially the security settings where the system password is required, the user will have the option to press twice for the Apple Watch side button to authorize the change.
The same thing happens when an application requires special permissions.
This feature cannot be used if devices are at a great distance from each other.
