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How do I get apple watch to appear in Settings -> Security?
How do I get apple watch to appear in Settings -> Security. It's configured to unlock my Mac. When my Mac is asleep and I wake it, it says “Unlocking with Apple Watch…’. My watch vibrates and it o...
1P_Tommy
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Moderator@duanehinkley
There are minimum device qualifications too.
Given the nature of how unlocking with Touch ID and Apple Watch works, 1Password relies on the Secure Enclave's security characteristics to safely store your secret information in a way that only 1Password can access. Apple Watch unlock is only supported on Macs that have a Secure Enclave. We feel the sensitive nature of storing your passwords and other essential information warrants using the additional security provided by the Secure Enclave.
About the security of using Touch ID or Apple Watch to unlock 1Password for Mac
Use your Apple Watch to unlock 1Password on your Mac lists the Mac's supported. Is your Mac on the supported list? I have included the list here for your convenience.
- iMac Pro 2017 and newer
- iMac 27-inch 2020 and newer
- MacBook Pro 2016 and newer
- MacBook Air 2018 and newer
- Mac mini 2018 and newer
- Mac Pro 2019 and newer
Please let me know if your Mac is included on the list.
