如果您有Apple Watch(an Apple Watch),您可以使用它来快速轻松地解锁您的Mac机器。Apple为Watch添加了一项功能,让您无需输入密码即可解锁Mac 。您只需将Watch靠近Mac,Mac就会让您进入。
您需要先在Mac(Mac)上设置此功能,然后才能使用它。此外,您的设备必须满足某些要求才能使用Apple Watch解锁(Apple Watch)Mac。
使用 Apple Watch 解锁 Mac 的要求(Requirements To Unlock a Mac With An Apple Watch)
您的设备必须满足软件和硬件要求,然后才能用于解锁过程。
支持的 Mac 和 Apple Watch 型号(Supported Mac & Apple Watch Models)
您必须拥有以下Mac(Macs)和Apple Watch(Apple Watches)之一才能使用Apple Watch解锁您的Mac。
- 2013 年中或之后的 Mac。
- Apple Watch 0、1、2、3、4 或 5。
有一种简单的方法可以确定您的Mac是否支持自动解锁(Auto Unlock)功能:
- 单击(Click)屏幕左上角的Apple标志,然后选择(Apple)About This Mac。
- 当您在概览(Overview)选项卡中时,单击系统报告(System Report)按钮。
- 展开左侧边栏中的网络菜单,然后选择(Network)Wi-Fi选项。
- 在右侧窗格中,查看自动解锁(Auto Unlock)旁边的文字内容。如果显示支持(Supported),则表示您可以使用Apple Watch解锁您的Mac。
支持的操作系统版本(Supported Operating System Versions)
您的 Apple Watch(your Apple Watch)和Mac都必须运行以下操作系统版本才能使用解锁功能。
- 如果您的是Apple Watch 0、1、2(Apple Watch 0)或 3,则您必须运行watchOS 3或更高版本。如果是Apple Watch 4或 5,则必须运行watchOS 4或更高版本。
- 您的 Mac 必须运行macOS Sierra或更高版本。
您的 iCloud 帐户的双重身份验证(Two-Factor Authentication For Your iCloud Account)
Apple 要求您在使用 Apple Watch(use an Apple Watch)解锁Mac之前在 iCloud 帐户中启用双重身份验证(enable two-factor authentication in your iCloud account)。您可以在Mac上执行此操作,如下所示。
- 单击(Click)左上角的Apple标志,然后选择(Apple)System Preferences。
- 在以下屏幕上选择iCloud 。
- 单击帐户详细信息(Account Details)以查看您的 iCloud 帐户选项。
- 选择安全(Security)选项卡。
- 启用双重身份验证选项。
使用相同的 iCloud 帐户(Use The Same iCloud Account)
您必须确保 Mac 和Apple Watch使用相同的 iCloud 帐户。如果没有,请在两台设备上使用相同的Apple ID登录。(Apple ID)
在 Mac 和 Apple Watch 上使用密码(Use a Passcode On Both Your Mac & Apple Watch)
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您必须在Apple Watch上启用密码选项(enabled the passcode option)。在Mac上,您必须为您的帐户使用登录密码。
在 Mac 上启用蓝牙和 WiFi(Enable Bluetooth & WiFi On Your Mac)
使用Apple Watch解锁Mac要求您在Mac上同时打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)和WiFi。
- 要打开WiFi,请单击 Mac 菜单栏中的WiFi图标,然后选择打开 Wi-Fi(Turn Wi-Fi On)。
- 要启用蓝牙(Bluetooth),请单击菜单栏中的蓝牙(Bluetooth)图标,然后选择打开蓝牙(Turn Bluetooth On)。
解锁您的 Apple Watch(Unlock Your Apple Watch)
要使用Apple Watch解锁您的(Apple Watch)Mac ,当您将Watch戴在手腕上时,它必须处于解锁状态。
如何使用 Apple Watch 解锁 Mac(How To Unlock Your Mac With An Apple Watch)
您需要先在Mac上启用(Mac)自动解锁(Auto Unlock)功能,然后才能使用Apple Watch解锁它。
- 单击(Click)屏幕左上角的Apple标志,然后选择(Apple)System Preferences。
- 在以下屏幕上选择显示安全和隐私的选项。(Security & Privacy)
- 您会看到一个选项,上面写着使用 Apple Watch 解锁应用程序和 Mac(Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac)。打开此选项。
- 您现在可以将Apple Watch靠近Mac来解锁Mac。
如果您的 Mac 无法通过 Apple Watch 解锁怎么办(What To Do If Your Mac Won’t Unlock With Your Apple Watch)
如果您在使用 Apple Watch 解锁Mac 时遇到(Apple Watch)问题(Mac),以下修复可以帮助您。
禁用解锁选项并重新启动您的 Mac(Disable The Unlock Option & Reboot Your Mac)
- 单击(Click)左上角的Apple标志,然后选择(Apple)System Preferences。
- 选择安全和隐私(Security & Privacy)选项。
- 禁用使用 Apple Watch 解锁应用程序和 Mac(Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac)选项。
- 单击(Click)顶部的Apple标志,然后选择(Apple)重新启动(Restart)。
- 在系统偏好设置(System Preferences)中启用解锁选项。
关闭互联网和屏幕共享(Turn Off Internet & Screen Sharing)
- 单击屏幕顶部的 Apple 徽标,然后单击“系统偏好设置” 。(System Preferences)
- 选择共享(Sharing)选项。
- 取消勾选屏幕共享(Screen Sharing)和互联网共享(Internet Sharing)。
如何用 iPhone 解锁你的 Mac(How To Unlock Your Mac With An iPhone)
如果您没有Apple Watch,您也可以使用您的 iPhone 来解锁您的Mac。有一些第三方应用程序可让您将Mac和 iPhone 配对在一起。
Near Lock就是这样一款应用程序,可让您使用 iPhone解锁Mac 。这是一个免费应用程序,但使用某些功能需要您升级到付费专业版。
- 在iPhone(iPhone)和 Mac上安装Near Lock应用程序。
- 在您的 iPhone 和Mac上启动该应用程序。
- 在Mac的主界面上,单击添加新设备(Add New Device)按钮。
- 单击Mac应用程序上的接受(Accept)以连接到您的 iPhone。
- 在 iPhone 上输入 Mac 的用户名和密码。然后点击连接(Connect)。
- 当你的 iPhone连接到你的Mac时,它会显示(Mac)Connection successful。点击继续(Continue)按钮。
- 要锁定您的Mac ,请在 iPhone 上的应用程序中点住Mac图标。(Mac)当您想要解锁您的Mac时,请执行相同的操作。
- 点击 iPhone 应用程序中的设置图标以查看您可以为该功能修改的各种设置。
- 如果您想取消从 iPhone解锁Mac的功能,请单击 Mac 机器上(Mac)Near Lock应用程序中的取消配对设备(Unpair Devices)按钮。
你如何每天解锁你的Mac ?您是使用传统的密码方法还是继续使用Apple Watch或 iPhone 来解锁您的机器?请在下面的评论中告诉我们。
How To Unlock Your Mac With An Apple Watch
If you haνe an Apple Watch, you can use it to quickly and easily unlock your Mac machine. Apple has added a feature to the Watch that lets you unlock your Mac without entering a password. You just need to bring your Watch close to your Mac and your Mac will let you in.
You need to first set this feature up on your Mac before you can use it. Also, there are certain requirements that your devices must meet before you can unlock your Mac with an Apple Watch.
Requirements To Unlock a Mac With An Apple Watch
Your devices must meet both software and hardware requirements before they can be used for the unlocking process.
Supported Mac & Apple Watch Models
You must have one of the following Macs and Apple Watches to unlock your Mac with the Apple Watch.
- A mid-2013 or later Mac.
- An Apple Watch 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
There’s an easy way to find out if your Mac supports the Auto Unlock feature:
- Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner of your screen and choose About This Mac.
- While you’re in the Overview tab, click the System Report button.
- Expand the Network menu in the left sidebar and select the Wi-Fi option.
- On the right-hand side pane, see what the text next to Auto Unlock says. If it says Supported, it means you can unlock your Mac with an Apple Watch.
Supported Operating System Versions
Both your Apple Watch and Mac must run the following operating system versions to use the unlock feature.
- If yours is an Apple Watch 0, 1, 2, or 3, you must be running watchOS 3 or later. If it’s an Apple Watch 4 or 5, it must be running watchOS 4 or later.
- Your Mac must be running macOS Sierra or later.
Two-Factor Authentication For Your iCloud Account
Apple requires you to enable two-factor authentication in your iCloud account before you can use an Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. You can do this on your Mac as below.
- Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner and choose System Preferences.
- Select iCloud on the following screen.
- Click Account Details to view your iCloud account options.
- Select the Security tab.
- Enable the two-factor authentication option.
Use The Same iCloud Account
You must make sure both your Mac and Apple Watch use the same iCloud account. If they don’t, sign in with the same Apple ID on both devices.
Use a Passcode On Both Your Mac & Apple Watch
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You must have enabled the passcode option on your Apple Watch. On a Mac, you must use a login password for your account.
Enable Bluetooth & WiFi On Your Mac
Unlocking your Mac with an Apple Watch requires you to keep both Bluetooth and WiFi turned on on your Mac.
- To turn on WiFi, click the WiFi icon in your Mac’s menu bar and choose Turn Wi-Fi On.
- To enable Bluetooth, click the Bluetooth icon in your menu bar and select Turn Bluetooth On.
Unlock Your Apple Watch
To unlock your Mac with an Apple Watch, your Watch must be unlocked while you’re wearing it on your wrist.
How To Unlock Your Mac With An Apple Watch
You need to enable the Auto Unlock feature on your Mac before you can unlock it with an Apple Watch.
- Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner of your screen and select System Preferences.
- Select the option that says Security & Privacy on the following screen.
- You’ll see an option that says Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac. Turn this option on.
- You can now bring your Apple Watch closer to your Mac to unlock your Mac.
What To Do If Your Mac Won’t Unlock With Your Apple Watch
If you’re having trouble unlocking your Mac with your Apple Watch, the following fixes will help you out.
Disable The Unlock Option & Reboot Your Mac
- Click the Apple logo at the top-left corner and choose System Preferences.
- Select the Security & Privacy option.
- Disable the Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac option.
- Click the Apple logo at the top and select Restart.
- Enable the unlock option in System Preferences.
Turn Off Internet & Screen Sharing
- Click the Apple logo followed by System Preferences at the top of your screen.
- Select the Sharing option.
- Untick the boxes for Screen Sharing and Internet Sharing.
How To Unlock Your Mac With An iPhone
If you don’t have an Apple Watch, you can use your iPhone as well to unlock your Mac. There are some third-party apps that let you pair both your Mac and your iPhone together.
Near Lock is one such app that lets you unlock your Mac with an iPhone. It’s a free app but using certain features requires you to upgrade to the paid pro version.
- Install the Near Lock app on both your iPhone and Mac.
- Launch the app on both your iPhone and Mac.
- On the main interface on Mac, click the Add New Device button.
- Click Accept on the Mac app to connect to your iPhone.
- Enter your Mac’s username and password on your iPhone. Then tap Connect.
- Your iPhone will say Connection successful when it’s connected to your Mac. Tap the Continue button.
- To lock your Mac, tap and hold the Mac icon in the app on your iPhone. Do the same when you want to unlock your Mac.
- Tap the settings icon in the iPhone app to view the various settings that you can modify for the feature.
- If you ever want to remove the ability to unlock your Mac from your iPhone, click the Unpair Devices button in the Near Lock app on your Mac machine.
How do you unlock your Mac every day? Do you use the traditional password method or have you moved on to using an Apple Watch or iPhone to unlock your machine? Let us know in the comments below.