Following the Smartphones and Tablets, Smart Watches are the newest addition to the Smart Devices category. Apple Watch joined the competition with Android Wears
recently. Even though Apple Watches are quite late to the party, the
hype and the expectation was very high, because Mac and iPhone users
definitely know, Apple Watch will perfectly integrate with all their Apple devices. Also, the bug fixes and OS Updates will be pretty quick as compared to Android wears.
Watch OS 2 developer preview was released at the
recent WWDC held last month. Developers from different parts of the
world working to integrate their apps in Apple Watch and many new apps
were introduced to the device. One of the interesting app section is, unlocking and controlling Mac using the Apple Watch.
Instead of logging in with your password every time, the apps will
offer the fastest way to sign-in to your Mac. I’ve hand picked some of
the best apps to Unlock Mac using your Apple Watch. The list is as
follows.
1 .One ID (Free)
One ID is popularly known for its personal information management services. Apart from Unlocking your Mac, it acts as a password manager for
all the websites you visit. Previously, it was available for iPhone to
securely log in to different web applications. Now the application is
also available for Apple Watch, which helps you unlock your Mac
as well as log into your favorite websites easily. To unlock Mac or
authorize websites from Apple Watch, just long press on the screen to do
it. The application is free to download from the Mac App Store.
2 .Near Lock (Free)
Near
lock is yet another Lock application for Mac and iOS devices.
Basically, it turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a personal key for
your Mac. The app will automatically lock your Mac, when you are away
and unlock it when you come nearby. An excellent option in that feature
is, you can set the distance by yourselves to lock and unlock your
computer. It works with both Touch ID on your iPhone and in your Apple
watch. Every time, you don’t need to go to the app, the options of the
app will be available in the notification center.
3 .Tether (Free)
Tether
is an interesting application for Mac and iOS devices. Similar to Near
Lock, the app will lock and unlock your Mac automatically. The
application is available for both iPhone and Apple Watch. It offers
in-app purchases for Apple Menu and Media Controls on your Apple Watch.
The Apple Menu will bring Lock, Sleep and Restart options and Media
Controls will let you Play, Pause and Change tracks on your Mac.
4 .Mac ID ($3.99)
Mac ID is more than an Unlocking App for iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy Technology to connect with your Mac. It works on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Apart from unlocking your Mac, it lets you Start Screensavers, Control Audio and Share Clipboards
between your Mac and iOS devices. One of the interesting feature in the
application is, it will automatically lock your system, when you are
away and unlock it when you come nearby using Proximity Wake feature.
5 .Knock 2.0 ($4.99)
Knock
is a Mac Unlocking application developed by Knock Software, available
for iPhone and Apple Watch. Instead of entering your password every
time, Knock 2.0 allows you to sign-in to your Mac, by just knocking on
the screen. First, You need to install the app on your Mac, iPhone and
Apple Watch. After the installation is complete, authenticate the login
using the Finger Print Sensor on your iPhone. The app will connect to
your Mac via Bluetooth. Once it is set, you can just knock on
your iPhone or on your Apple Watch to sign-in to your Mac.
If
I’ve missed any of your favorite unlocking apps for Apple Watch, let me
know in the comment section below. Thanks for reading, do share this
post with your friends.
0 comments:
Post a Comment