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Unlock your Mac using your fingerprint, passcode, or Apple Watch without unlocking your iOS device. Control Mac audio, manage files, and share clipboard content remotely. Offers automatic locking and proximity wake features for enhanced security and convenience.

Unlock Mac with fingerprint, passcode, or Apple Watch
Remote Mac audio control (iTunes & Spotify)
Clipboard sharing between Mac and iOS
Automatic Mac locking and proximity wake
Authorize macOS tasks remotely
Interactive notifications for quick actions
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What's New in MacID

1.3.6

May 10, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. HELLO! Long time no speak. How are you? I hope you've been well. I must apologise for my prolonged absence; the last half of 2016 absolutely ran away from me but I've caught up and I'M BACK! :D So what's new in MacID v.1.3.6? - Are you running iOS 10.3 or newer? Then you can take advantage of new APIs in iOS that allow us to change the app icon on your home screen. That's right! When you change your colour scheme in MacID for iOS, you can have the icon change too! - The MacID widget has had a beautiful redesign to make use of the expand/collapse functionality in iOS 10. The "show more" button will now only show if there's more than 1 device connected. And like before, you can choose to hide the widget if no devices are connected. I'm afraid there's no decent way for widgets to speak to the main app still, so for now the widget will still have to open the main app. - The MacID widget and MacID for watchOS now show the current charge levels for MacBooks. MacID for macOS hooks into times that it already communicates with MacID for iOS, so there is no extra power used for this. The compromise is that the battery charge will not be continually up to date, so use it more of an advisory! Don't forget to update MacID for macOS! Here's what's new there: - MacID for macOS now remembers between launches if you asked a Mac to disconnect. Handy for those (often) times that Bluetooth needs resetting. - Tap to Unlock tap pattern no longer gets forgotten if you have to forget and re-add your primary device. You still need to have a device paired to actually use Tap to Unlock, though. - You can now stop MacID from disabling auto-lock when apps keep your screen awake. Use this with caution because auto-lock may trigger while you're watching a movie! - Ensures that MacID AppleScript extensions get run in alphabetical order. To find out more about MacID for macOS AppleScript extensions, search for "extension" on the MacID blog. As always, if you have a moment spare, please update your rating and review in the App Store. Every time a developer updates an app, the rating gets removed from search results. Independent developers like myself rely on these ratings, so if you have the time it is seriously appreciated. Thanks! If you're experiencing regular time-outs with Bluetooth connections since updating to Sierra, you're not alone. With some persistence and restarting, most of these issues can be resolved eventually! Check out the MacID help page for more information. Lots of <3, Kane.

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User reviews

Just to slow

Just to slow of a process to be practical to be honest. It’s just not fast enough or reliable enough or automatic enough. I paid for it, but I found choosing big but easy to type passwords is much faster even than the finger tap login

Does not work

App does not work correctly. It doesn’t lock or unlock the mac with distance or with commands on app. I want my money back or an app that works.

Doesn’t work

Doesn’t work at all, don’t waste your money.

Never worked

Apple unfortunately refused to refund this purchase. But this app never worked regardless of OSX version and MacBook Pro. I can lock the macbook but unlock never worked. I tried 3 different laptops, 3 different mobiles and 4 different OSX. Just waste of money.

No longer works

Was a great app and still locks my mbp on command but unlocking with Face ID does nothing.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes or freezes

Bug

Inability to reconnect after device disconnect

Bug

Inconsistent behavior with proximity unlock

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

More control over locking/unlocking settings

Feature

Improved Apple Watch integration

Feature

FAQ

What does MacID do?

MacID allows you to unlock your Mac using your iOS device's fingerprint, passcode, or Apple Watch. It also provides remote control over your Mac's audio, clipboard sharing, and the ability to authorize tasks that require your macOS admin password.

What are the key features of MacID?

Key features include unlocking your Mac with Touch ID, passcode, or Apple Watch, controlling iTunes and Spotify, sharing clipboard text, auto-locking your Mac when your iOS device moves away, and proximity wake to wake your Mac's display when you return.

How much does MacID cost?

MacID is a paid application. The exact pricing can be found on the app store listing. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

What are the compatibility requirements for MacID?

MacID requires a Mac running macOS Yosemite or newer with Bluetooth LE, and an iOS device running iOS 8 or newer with Bluetooth LE. Ensure your devices support Bluetooth LE before purchasing.

What are common use cases for MacID?

Common use cases include quickly unlocking your Mac without typing your password, controlling music playback on your Mac from your phone, easily transferring text snippets between devices, and enhancing security with automatic locking when you step away.