11-28-2016 10:33 PM
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  1. binf's Avatar
    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?
    10-17-2016 07:49 AM
  2. Mac Guy's Avatar
    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.
    10-17-2016 10:36 AM
  3. michaelvosburg's Avatar
    michaelvosburg
    FYI, I have needed to reboot the Mac after turning this feature on for it to work.
    10-19-2016 09:33 AM
  4. Nomatiti's Avatar
    Nomatiti
    Does it work well.
    11-06-2016 12:54 PM
  5. JML5150's Avatar
    JML5150
    Originally Posted by 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?
    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.
    11-20-2016 01:36 AM
  7. kenjaminli's Avatar
    kenjaminli
    Originally Posted by JML5150
    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.
    11-21-2016 09:18 AM
  8. kenjaminli's Avatar
    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?
    11-28-2016 10:33 PM
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