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Unlock With Apple Watch Not Working In Catalina

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ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero
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i7-7700K
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RX 580
After upgrading to 10.15.1 I am no longer able to use unlock with Apple Watch. I am using BCM94360CD. All other continuity features work including handoff and the new double click to approve with Apple Watch.

When attempting to unlock my system at the login prompt I get:
1. Spinner with the words "Unlocking with apple watch"
2. After 2s it times out and shows the password prompt

I have no issues with unlock with Apple Watch on my 2018 Macbook Pro connected to the same iCloud account also running 10.15.1.

Things I've tried:
1. Toggle "Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac"
2. Restart all devices
3. Disable and re-enable bluetooth on all devices
4. Sign out of iCloud, reboot, sign back into iCloud

Screen Shot 2019-11-14 at 11.32.38 AM.png


Double click to approve is working just fine. It pops up a dialog on my watch instantly and I can double click to approve.
Screen Shot 2019-11-14 at 11.34.21 AM.png


Is anyone else having trouble with this feature?
I see similar reports https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250718087
 
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Because I do not wear my watch unless I am going for a Mtn. bike ride I did not have it enabled. But I just enabled it locked the system walked away and came back and it unlocked like it should. I am using OS 15.1. Have you updated your watch to the most recent OS? I have noticed when my phone has been updated and my watch needs to be updated apps like strava have issues working. Maybe it could be a similar issue with versions not completely being compatible.
 
I have the same problem..When my iMacPro1,1 SMBIOS lock screen, AW not locking..
But same situations.. :
1. Spinner with the words "Unlocking with apple watch"
2. After 2s it times out and shows the password prompt

I am trying these kext but not happens..


Any Idea what now ??
 
I tried iMac 18.2 and have still same problem :(
Interested when I trying unlock in my preferences settings, AW unlocking my iMac in preferences
 
Hmmm it’s interested.. pray better for next update MacOS.
My set up is best ever! Everything’s work!
 
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