Unlock with Apple Watch is the next best thing to Face ID for your Mac.

Your Apple Watch can do more than track your fitness activities and sleep habits, assuming you know how to sync it with your Mac. Here's how.

Given that enabling an Apple Watch passcode is one of the requirements of Unlock With Apple Watch, it's worth turning this setting on and off again to see if it triggers something.

Instead of tapping out your PIN code on the way-too-small number pad, here's how you can use your iPhone to unlock your watch.

Step 1: Set up Two-Factor Authentication on your Mac Before you can use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac you’ll need to set up Two-Factor Authentication on your Mac or your iOS device.

Now, whenever your Apple Watch is within a few feet -- or about 1 meter -- of your Mac, the Mac will automatically unlock, rather than waiting for you to type in your password.