You can already use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. In macOS Catalina, you can also use your wearable device to fill in passwords on your Mac and perform other authentication tasks like checking your passwords and approving app installations.
Oct 17, 2019 From now on your Mac will ask you to either authenticate through your Apple Watch by double clicking on the side button or entering the Mac’s login password. This is how you can authentication apps or unlock Mac with Apple Watch. If you have any questions regarding this feature, then feel free to. Oct 08, 2019 Yesterday, Apple released macOS Catalina to everyone and, unlike iOS 13's release, this is one you should upgrade right away.While Catalina isn't a major interface redesign, and much of the new.
What is Approve with Apple Watch?
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Approve on Apple Watch provides two main solutions.
First, it allows you to view passwords on your Mac whenever you need to type your password. For example, when viewing passwords in Safari preferences.
Secondly, Approve on Apple Watch offers a unique way to approve app installations on Mac and other processes. These include unlocking a secure note in the Notes app, unlocking settings in System Preferences, modifying root files, and more.
Requirements for Approve with Apple Watch
- Apple Watch running watchOS 6 or later.
- Mac running macOS Catalina or later
- Auto Unlocked enabled.
- Two-factor authentication enabled for iCloud.
With these requirements satisfied, you can begin using Approve on Apple Watch!
How to enable Approve with Apple Watch
There actually isn't any steps to enabling Approve with Apple Watch outside of enabling Auto Unlock. It's built into the security feature for additional uses. Once you've enabled the ability to unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch, Approve with Apple Watch is ready to go.
Examples of what you can do
Here are two examples of Approve on Apple Watch in action:
Unlocking passwords in Safari
Safari keeps track of your online passwords. To access this list on Mac:
- In the Safari app, click Safari in the Mac toolbar at the top left of the screen.
- Select Preferences.
Click Passwords at the top of the screen.
Double-click on the side button on your Apple Watch to authenticate on your Mac.
When you switch to the Passwords page under Safari Preferences, you'll hear a click on your Apple Watch signifying that you can use Approve on Apple Watch. Once you do, your passwords are available on Mac for viewing.
Unlocking a secure note on Mac
If you wish to open a locked note in the Mac Notes app using your Apple Watch:
- In the Notes app, click on the locked note.
Double-click on the side button on your Apple Watch to unlock the note.
Your note is now unlocked.
Final questions and comments
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Check compatibility
If you're using one of these computers with OS X Mavericks or later,* you can install macOS Catalina. Your Mac also needs at least 4GB of memory and 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.
MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
iMac introduced in 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
* To upgrade from Lion or Mountain Lion, first upgrade to El Capitan, then upgrade to Catalina. To find your macOS version, Mac model, memory, and storage space, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Catalina, the installer will let you know. View the complete list of compatible computers.
Make a backup
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Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS Catalina
If you're using macOS Mojave, get macOS Catalina via Software Update: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or use this link to open the macOS Catalina page on the App Store: Get macOS Catalina. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.
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Begin installation
After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
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Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Stay up to date
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After installing macOS Catalina, you will be notified when updates to macOS Catalina are available. You can also use Software Update to check for updates: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or get macOS Catalina automatically
If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Catalina will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A notification will inform you when macOS Catalina is ready to be installed. Click Install to get started, or dismiss the notification to install later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Catalina from your Applications folder.
Learn more
- If the installer shows a list of apps that are not optimized for your Mac, learn about 32-bit app compatibility, then choose whether to proceed with the installation.
- For the strongest security and latest features, upgrade to macOS Catalina. If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Catalina, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan.
- You can also use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.