Mac auto unlock with Watch details

[binf]

I have young kids who sometimes can't resist typing on my macbook keyboard.

If I got a iWatch and enabled auto unlock, would I be able to control (from the watch) when and if the laptop was unlocked?

What if I walk away after it's auto-unlocked -- does it immediately re-lock or wait for the usual screensaver timeout?

 

[Mac Guy]

I think the only functionality of the Watch is to unlock your Mac. That's it.

There's been no mention of geo-fencing, so I imagine the Mac doesn't lock when your watch is out of range. You walk away and it's up to the Mac to lock at a timed interval you select.

 

[michaelvosburg]

FYI, I have needed to reboot the Mac after turning this feature on for it to work.

 

[Nomatiti]

Does it work well.

 

[JML5150]

I have young kids who sometimes can't resist typing on my macbook keyboard.

If I got a iWatch and enabled auto unlock, would I be able to control (from the watch) when and if the laptop was unlocked?

What if I walk away after it's auto-unlocked -- does it immediately re-lock or wait for the usual screensaver timeout?

If you want the power to lock and unlock at will try Mac ID, its in the app store for .99-2.99 I believe. It supports all iOS devices including the apple watch, and it was around before this update. I personally use it.

 

[kenjaminli]

If you want the power to lock and unlock at will try Mac ID, its in the app store for .99-2.99 I believe. It supports all iOS devices including the apple watch, and it was around before this update. I personally use it.

You can also use tap pattern (tapping on track pad) to lock/unlock your Mac. Pretty cool app.

 

[kenjaminli]

is it just me... but then I close my MacBook Pro, from time to time, my Apple Watch would unlock my MacBook Pro. anyone else experiencing the same issue?