We all know how important it is to configure a Mac to lock the screen automatically whenever you leave or are away from your workstation for a while.
The truth is not to prevent your colleagues or colleagues from checking in on your work or activity at the time, but also because our Mac collects a lot of personal information, including passwords, payments and login details.
So, if you don't want to manually enter your password every time you return to your job, or look away to attend a chat with a partner, what can you do?
If you have an Apple Watch, things are easy, since you can configure your Mac to automatically unlock when you're nearby. To do this, you must own a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with a bar ID.
Without a doubt, these are practical ways to quickly unlock your Mac. But what happens if I don't have an Apple Watch or Mac generation with Owner ID? Can I use the iPhone to unlock the Mac?
Yes, it is possible to use the iPhone to unlock the Mac, but you will need to use a third-party app that is available to you App Store
Let's start by explaining how we can use the free iPhone application to unlock a Mac with Face ID or Touch ID, before delving into some of the different free options.
How to unlock the Mac with a free iPhone
It is possible that Apple already has a magic wand so that subsequent versions of iOS, iPadOS and macOS will work together and allow you to unlock nearby devices where they have associated the same Apple ID.
In the meantime, we should turn to third-party apps available in the App Store. It's a free story Next to the keys that we see next, and that it also has a Pro payment method with additional functions.
Next, we teach you how to use Next to the keys unlock your Mac with your iPhone
Next to the keys
- Free version
- Download IOS and macOS
The main purpose of this app is that you can use your touch ID or your facial ID on your iPhone to unlock your Mac. It also allows you to open or lock your Mac automatically depending on the length between both devices. We show you how it works:
- Download the iPhone app from App Store.
- Download MacOS version for developer website.
- Install the app on both devices.
- Open the app on your iPhone and Mac and continue pairing both devices. Ignore warning on your Mac about clearing the Bluetooth cache and clicking & # 39; Add a new device & # 39;
- You will see a message your iPhone wants to connect. Accept it.
- You will see the message that the devices are connected and it is an indication of the distance between your iPhone and Mac; This is important as you can change the distance when the Mac will be locked or unlocked when your iPhone is off. You can do this and more by clicking on & # 39; Settings & # 39; in the left column.
- Before adjusting the Lock Lock settings, you will need to change your Mac security settings to allow Near Lock to unlock the Mac. Go to & # 39; System Options> Security & Privacy> Access & # 39; then press the key and enter your password. Then check the box near Near Lock. You will see a warning about Near Lock that wants to control program events: click & # 39; Accept & # 39;
- Now go to the & # 39; Lock & # 39; Lock Lock Settings. Click and browse for the boxes you find interesting or interesting.
- Allow us to block approaching. You will automatically see that it is a meter away, but you can change it. You have the option to lock the Mac when the iPhone leaves the approaching radius. You can also choose to have the Mac sleep or activate the screen saver when it's locked.
- There are also unlock options including: Double tap, Touch ID or Face ID, or with a notification.
- From now on, check that when you move your iPhone more than a mile away from your Mac, it's a crash. Afterwards, as you approach, the Mac screen opens just by looking at the iPhone.
Other iPhone applications used to unlock the Mac
Here is a brief description of another app available in the App Store that works to unlock your Mac with the help of an iPhone, using an ID function or face ID.
- Unpleasant Price € 4,49
- MacID Price € 4,49
- Knock Priced at € 6.99
Finally, if you want to be able to unlock your Mac nationally with the Apple Watch, follow these simple steps. Remember that it is important that you wear an Apple smart watch and that it is not turned on.