Apple Watch 3 cannot be used to unlock Mac

[danr_97070]

The new Apple Watch 3 cannot be used to unlock a Mac running anything earlier than High Sierra.

Attemptting to set it up results in the following dialog:

"Update your Mac's software to allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac"

 

[bribri99]

Sounds like you have to wait til monday to update your computer to new macos

 

[testcard]

Running the High Sierra beta and my Series 2 on WatchOS 4 unlocks Mac OK.

 

[macsplusmacs]

I am on Sierra. does not allow me to use my new series 3.

Update your Mac’s software to allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.

series 2 was fine.

guess High Sierra is needed?

 

[testcard]

I am on Sierra. does not allow me to use my new series 3.

Update your Mac’s software to allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.

series 2 was fine.

guess High Sierra is needed?

I think so.

 

[elemenohme]

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