Earlier this week, I found an app that allows you to unlock your Mac with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Near Lock is a free app that uses your device to unlock your Mac without having to type in your password. Continue reading after the break.
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Near Lock uses Bluetooth low-energy to connect to your Mac from your device. To get started you have to download the Mac app from their website and its companion app from the App Store. Afterwards, you will need to pair your Mac and device using the apps. This just requires you to turn Bluetooth on and open the app on both device and the app will talk you through it.
Once paired, you can unlock your Mac remotely using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Also you can wake the Mac and open the app on your device and you Mac will be automatically unlocked. Also, you have the option of having your Mac automatically lock when you walk away with your paired device.
This app is an alternative to typing in your password or using the builtin Touch ID on the MacBook Pro. Near Lock works perfectly with you Mac without a painful setup process. You can download the Mac app here and the iOS app here.
Once paired, you can unlock your Mac remotely using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Also you can wake the Mac and open the app on your device and you Mac will be automatically unlocked. Also, you have the option of having your Mac automatically lock when you walk away with your paired device.
This app is an alternative to typing in your password or using the builtin Touch ID on the MacBook Pro. Near Lock works perfectly with you Mac without a painful setup process. You can download the Mac app here and the iOS app here.