Best Way to Fix Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working
Best Way to Fix Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working
Is your Apple Watch not unlocking your iPhone from blue? Troubleshooting steps for Apple Watch will help fix the iOS 14.5 mask unlock feature!
If your Apple Watch no longer unlocks your iPhone, you are not the only one. Many iPhone 13 users have encountered this issue, which Apple has since addressed and fixed. There are also some other sure ways to quickly solve Apple Watch that don't sync with iPhone or other problems that may cause it. Let's get started!
If you are new to this feature, let me tell you a little about it. Since the iOS 14.5 software update, Apple Watch users have been able to unlock iPhone with their watch even while wearing a face mask. What you need:
iPhone X or later with Face ID
Apple Watch Series 3 or later
iOS 14.5 or later on iPhone
watchOS 7.4 or later on Apple Watch
Although this feature is compatible with iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, it's always best to update your devices. If newer software is available, update it now so you can use this and other features smoothly.
Can't Unlock My iPhone 13 with Apple Watch Error Fix
Many iPhone 13 users were unable to use the iPhone unlock feature with Apple Watch after upgrading from an old phone. This was an iOS 15 software bug that Apple addressed. The solution is to update to iOS 15.0.1. or later. You can learn how to check the program you are running here.
Unlock with Apple Watch Troubleshooting steps don't work
If updating to iOS 15.0.1. Or later it doesn't work, follow these steps.
1. Make sure your face is covered
You can unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch only if your face is covered. This means that you must wear a face mask or have something that partially covers your face. If your face is not covered, iPhone must be unlocked with Face ID.
2. Make sure Unlock with Apple Watch is enabled in your iPhone settings
It is possible that your settings have changed during a software update or hardware upgrade. Make sure Unlock with Apple Watch is turned on. You can follow the same steps you followed when enabling iPhone unlock with Apple Watch.
3. Check that wrist detection is enabled on your Apple Watch
For the iPhone unlock feature to work, the wrist detection feature must be enabled in the Apple Watch.
Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
Tap the passcode. You may be asked to enter your passcode.
Make sure Wrist Detection is turned on.
4. Check that your Apple Watch is connected to your iPhone
You are probably facing the issue of Apple Watch not connecting to the phone without realizing it.
On your Apple Watch, swipe up from the watch face to open Control Center.
Check if you see a green phone icon at the top. This indicates that your iPhone is connected.
If you see a red phone icon, it means that your phone is not calling. Wondering why Apple Watch won't connect to your phone? Your iPhone may be out of range, or one of your devices has airplane mode or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off. You should also make sure that your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network, then check again. If the phone icon is still red or the feature is not working, proceed to the next step.
5. Restart your Apple Watch and iPhone
Restarting your devices can help restart their systems and fix glitches. To restart your Apple Watch, you have to turn it off and back on again. To learn how to restart your iPhone, read this.
6. Reset Face ID on your iPhone
If it still doesn't work, the problem may be with Face ID instead of the unlock feature. Consider resetting your Face ID or creating an alternative Face ID. You do not need to wear a face mask for an alternative look; in fact, you cannot create one with your face hidden. But if you switch between different hairstyles or wear glasses occasionally, this can be a problem. Follow these steps to troubleshoot Face ID issues.
Pro tip: You should also make sure that you haven't temporarily disabled Face ID by mistake.
7. Re-pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone
This is the last resort as it is the most time-consuming step. I recommend trying everything else before unpairing your devices. However, if nothing else works, this could lead to the trick! You can find the steps to unpair and re-pair your Apple Watch and iPhone here. This step can help fix other Apple Watch not syncing with iPhone issues as well!
8. Contact Apple Support
If all else fails, you may have to contact Apple Support. The previous steps should have fixed any issues with unlocking iPhone. However, there may be a different problem, and only Apple Support will be able to help if so.
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You should now be able to use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone. Apple Watch troubleshooting steps are guaranteed to fix any known errors and glitches. Next, learn how to unlock Apple Watch with your iPhone
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