Will this API allow us to leverage Apple Watch?

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Created Jun ’20

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For some actions on my Mac I can authenticate myself with Apple Watch, things like authorising installation or making a payment. Will this API allow the creation of an experience like this if a user doesn't have a Touch Id/Face Id compatible device?

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Answered by leonkoole in 617990022

Yes, this works! I just tested this as I was curious myself, and when Safari asked me for Touch ID my watch would also give me the option to authorise a sign in.

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leonkoole OP

Jul ’20

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Yes, this works! I just tested this as I was curious myself, and when Safari asked me for Touch ID my watch would also give me the option to authorise a sign in.

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Hanashi OP

Jul ’20

Yes, this works! I just tested this as I was curious myself, and when Safari asked me for Touch ID my watch would also give me the option to authorise a sign in.

But it only works if the Mac Book is unfolded. If the Mac Book is folded and connected with an external display, the API for TouchID does not work.

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bruno.cm OP

Jul ’20

Yes, this works! I just tested this as I was curious myself, and when Safari asked me for Touch ID my watch would also give me the option to authorise a sign in.

Is there any place where this can be tested? All webauthn demos I see use the security key

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