iPhone unlocks Mac?

[SMJUCmoose]

I recently got a new MBP and I have seen some apps that allow the iPhone and mac to connect via Bluetooth and the mac unlocks. Is there a app out there that does that but displays a pin when your iPhone and Mac connect via Bluetooth?

 

[John Yester]

Why would you need a PIN if it's already paired?

 

[SMJUCmoose]

It would be a 2 factor authentication set up. Not only would you need you phone, but you would need a predefined pin that you could enter into the mac.

 

[korp]

There is an application called Bluetooth Unlock in the MAC App Store. It has two factor disabled by default but can be configured. I personally have not tried this but it seems the two reviews aren't great. It's only $1.99 though so if you feel like trying it let us know how it works.

 

[warcraftWidow]

Yeah I think the reviews indicate that there are range issues, so when you walk away it stays paired (and therefore the laptop is accessible) for too long.