Why do I need a passcode on my Apple Watch?How to add passcode to Apple WatchSet passcode of more than four digits on Apple WatchHow to change or turn off Apple Watch passcode
Why do I need a passcode on my Apple Watch?
One may or may not feel the need for passwords for something like a watch, but there’s a reason why the passcode feature exists in Apple Watch. Apple watch comes with so many features and uses cases, but among them, we use notifications and calls the most. With this functionality comes the risk of privacy.
How to add a passcode to Apple Watch
There are several ways to enable a passcode on the Apple watch. You can do it from the watch or from the paired iPhone. Follow our guide to know how to do it,
1. Set passcode using Apple Watch
Setting up a passcode using an Apple watch is few steps process, and here’s how you do it: And that’s how it’s done. Now, if you want to set your passcode via an iPhone or want it to be more than four digits, then here are the steps you could follow.
2. Set a passcode on Apple Watch using iPhone
Note: After Setting the Passcode, you will see a little lock icon on top of your watch face.
Set passcode of more than four digits on Apple Watch
Now that we already know how to set a Passcode using iPhone, setting up a longer passcode is also an easy process. It can be done from both devices, iPhone and Apple Watch. To turn the longer passcode on, follow the given steps: Note: After turning off Simple Passcode, you can enter a new, longer Passcode up to 10 digits.
How to change or turn off Apple Watch passcode
Now that we have set the passcode on our Apple Watch and secured it from intruders, There might come the time when we have to give our watch to someone else. In that case, we might need to change the passcode or, in some cases, remove it. Here are the steps on how to do it: But what if you are like me and keep forgetting your Passcode? Well, we have the solution to that. Refer to our explainer on How to reset Apple Watch Passcode. Do let us know your thoughts about Apple Watch in the comments, How you feel about it, and what value it holds in your life. Read more:
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