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To unlock iPhone with your Apple Watch, it must be Series 3 or later and have a passcode.
Apple devices are synced with each other, and this makes it easy for you to switch from one device to another without any hassle.
The Apple Watch is the ultimate wearable device with a plethora of features and synchronicity.
The Apple Watch has many features that are designed to make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle. It can track your heart rate, your location, and even your calories burned. The watch also syncs with other devices such as the iPhone, so you can see what’s happening on your phone without having to take it out of your pocket or bag.
With Apple Watch, you don’t have to unlock your iPhone every time you want to use it. You can just unlock it on your watch and go from there. This is really convenient when you are wearing a face mask or sunglasses, because you don’t have to take them off before unlocking the phone.
What you need to prepare:
- An iPhone with Face ID and iOS 14.5 or later.
Does my iPhone have a Face ID feature? If you are using an iPhone X or later, it’s certain that your device has Face ID features.
Then, you can check if your iPhone is using iOS 14.5 or later by going to Settings > General > About > Software Version. If it says 14.5 or above, then you are good to go. Update your iPhone if the software version is below iOS 14.5.
- An Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 7.4 or above.
If you have no clue about the series of your device, you can try to identify your Apple Watch.
- Turn on Face ID on your iPhone.
To turn on the Face ID feature on your iPhone, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
- Your Apple Watch should have a passcode set.
If you want to change the passcode, on your Apple Watch, go to Settings > Passcode and follow the on-screen instructions.
- The Wrist Detection feature should be on.
To turn on the wrist detection feature, on your Apple Watch, go to Settings > Passcode, then turn Wrist Detection on.
After everything is set, it’s time to proceed to the tutorial to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch.
Let’s get started!
How to Unlock iPhone with Your Apple Watch While Wearing a Face Mask or Sunglasses
Step 1: Turn on unlock iPhone with your Apple Watch
1. Wear your Apple Watch on your wrist and leave it unlocked.
2. On your iPhone, tap Settings.
3 Tap Face ID & Passcode.
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