How to set a four-digit unlock code on Apple Watch

Apple Watch, like iPhone for example, must be unlocked before use. However, while in the case of the iPhone, it is necessary to unlock it every time the display turns off, the Apple Watch only needs to be unlocked once for the entire time you have it on your wrist. In this case, the point is that anyone can take your iPhone after putting it down, but of course someone will not just take the Apple Watch off your wrist, so it is not necessary to lock it. In addition, you can unlock the iPhone quickly using Touch ID or Face ID, while there is no other option than a code for the Apple Watch, at least for now - in the future there is speculation about Touch ID in the display, for example.

How to set a four-digit unlock code on Apple Watch

You must choose your passcode lock when you first set up your Apple Watch. You can choose between using a long password, which is recommended, and a short password. Many users in this case choose a long password that must have at least 5 characters. However, after some time of use, they can of course change their mind and suddenly want to use a shorter, four-digit code, just like for example on the iPhone. This reduces security, as a shorter password is easier to guess than a long one, but many users don't mind. If you too would like to start using a shorter code on your Apple Watch, proceed as follows:

• First, you need to go to the app on your iPhone Watch.
• Once you have done so, move to the section in the bottom menu My watch.
• Then go down a bit below, where find and click the box Code.
• Then simply turn the feature off using the switch here Simple code.
• Now you move to Apple Watch, where enter your current code.
• Once you enter the current code, so enter the new four-digit one and confirm it by tapping on OKAY.
• In the end, you just have to they entered the new verification code again.

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Thus, it is possible to change the long code to a shorter four-digit one on your Apple Watch in the above way. So if you're tired of constantly entering a long code every time you put your Apple Watch on your wrist, now you know how you can make the change. As I mentioned above, using a shorter code is of course less secure than using a long code, which can be up to ten digits long. Fortunately, however, the Apple Watch does not contain as much personal data as the iPhone, so potential misuse does not hurt as much.