This might be an already known issue by apple and though not reported as a bug, the Apple
iPhone 13 is having connection issues when you try to unlock your phone with the apple watch.
Well, we have written a fix about this, you can also the site for many other connectivity issues
with the Apple Watch device you might face, and how to fix them with no stress and free
of charge.
When Apple introduced iOS 14.5 in April, it introduced the ability to unlock your iPhone with a
Face ID while wearing a mask, so long as you are wearing an Apple Watch.
How to Set Unlock with Apple Watch
The “Unlock iPhone With Apple Watch” option can be switched on in Settings -> Face ID &
Passcode on your iPhone. To use your Apple Watch to unlock your iPhone, your watch needs
to be nearby and on your wrist, and you need to have unlocked it with your passcode.
How to fix Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working
Just like my other fixes talking about the apple watch, the main issues with apple phones and
the apple watch is mainly connectivity issues, and this mainly happens to the new versions of
Apple and some of this might help fix it.
- Fix 1: Check communication
Your apple watch might be connected to your apple phone and not be communicating with your
devices, so do well to check if your device is connected and communicating with your iPhone.
To check the communication chain link with your apple watch is simple. Just swipe your Apple
Watch screen from the bottom of the screen to bring up the Control Center. If there’s a green
iPhone icon in the top-left corner, your watch is successfully connected to it.
- Fix 2: Turn on Unlock
As we all know, on Apple Watch, there’s an option in watchOS that lets your iPhone unlock your
watch as long as the iPhone is unlocked (Settings -> Passcode -> Unlock With iPhone). you
might not have turned this function on and that’s why your apple watch device is not unlocking
your iPhone.
- Fix 3: Reset Face ID
Apple watch unlock relies heavily on face ID to unlock your device, so resetting your device’s
face ID will not hurt as it might be the reason your Unlock with apple watch might not be
working,
To do this is simple, Open the Settings app on your iPhone, select Face ID & Passcode, enter
your passcode, then tap Reset Face ID.
- Fix 4: Hard Reboot, Re-Pair, and set up your Apple Watch
- as new
Well, if restarting your app doesn’t do the fixing, you can Hard Reboot, Re-Pair, and set up your
Apple Watch as new
If you don’t know how to Hard Reboot your apple device here is a simple guide to doing that.
- Press and hold the Power + Home button till you see the Apple logo. Let go of the keys
- once the logo appears on your screen (for devices with the home button)
- Press and hold the Power + Volume down key instead. Once the Apple logo appears.
- On your screen, let go of the keys and let your device restart. (For devices without the
- home button)
Wait for a little while, while your device reboots, and then try starting a connection with your
Apple Watch, and make sure the device is close by.
Since you rebooted your device, you will be required to now verify your identity. Enter your Apple
ID password and the unpairing process should now begin. All your synced and existing data
From the Watch will now be removed and it will be reset. Once the Watch resets, you will be at
the starting screen of your OOBE.
- FIX 5: Update iPhone IOS
Apple itself recommended you update your iPhone 13 device (the device with the most reporting
issues) to iOS 15.0.1.
To do this,
Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. Sometimes they might be two software
update available. Tap on the one you want to install. Tap Install Now. and gain if you see
download instead of install, hit the download button it’ll still update to the latest version or the
needed version.
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Conclusion
If Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working on your device, this article has shown you the steps to fix the issue and get things to default settings. If you have further question, use the comment section.