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Apple Watch auth is slower than Touch ID, but faster if you’re using an external keyboard that doesn’t have build in Touch ID.

• Reason077 4y ago
  I wonder if there’s a way to make it skip the confirmation step. Apple Watch auth when logging in requires no confirmation, so is there a good reason for sudo to require it? That would make it faster than Touch ID and having to first click on the authentication pop-up.
  • pilif 4y ago
    It would also allow to authenticate sudo without you knowing for as long as you sit next to your machine
    • deleted 4y ago
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    • Reason077 4y ago
      Well, you know about it, because the watch makes an “unlocking” sound and taps your wrist each time it authenticates you.
      • saagarjha 4y ago
        Right, but there’s no way to undo a sudo authentication.
• alana314 4y ago
  how do you enable this? Would like to do it for my desktop. Also for application installers if possible.
  • Reason077 4y ago
    System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> General -> "Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac"