Why must I double click the side button on my Apple Watch to use it to unlock 1Password?

Glenn Broadway

It's already secure - I'm wearing it - which means I have unlocked it using the PIN or my iPhone. Why must I go through the extra step of reaching across with my right hand to double click the side button? It ruins the convenience.

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ag_ana

Hi @Glenn Broadway!

I have sent the question to the team. I imagine there is some technical reason that requires us to confirm the request, but we will post back as soon as we have an update :+1:

ag_ana

@Glenn Broadway:

I have heard back from the team with an update: it looks like this is a macOS requirement. The operating system asks third-party apps for this kind of approval, so 1Password has no possibility to opt-out. In other words, it's not 1Password asking for the double click, it's macOS.

Glenn Broadway

Thanks for the insight!

ag_ana

You are welcome @Glenn Broadway! If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Have a wonderful day :)

Ryan Parman

I don't have any insider information, but being a cybersecurity engineer I'd guess that it has to do with intent. So that if I turn my back or walk 10 ft away, someone else can't jump over and login as me.

Yes, you should lock your computer if you step away from it, but too many people don't. Security works best in layers.

Ryan Parman

Ah. I was blocking JavaScript-based comments and didn't see these responses until I disabled my blocker.

ag_ana

It is possible that this is a security feature from Apple, that's true @Ryan Parman :+1:

ag_tommy

To my knowledge this is an Apple requirement and we have not control over the double click action. Personally, I agree with the comments here in that it's a security type of requirement.