Is there a way to use my Iphone face id to log in and authenticate on my macbook? For example, I use an external monitor and dock my laptop so touch id is not accessible, but my phone is placed on a stand on my desk directly facing me. Whenever, I need to log in to my macbook, or authenticate any password / passkey I need to type in my password which can get repetitive and a tiny nuisance. If we had the ability to automatically use our phone's face id, this can be a very smooth experience. This would also be a great feature for mac mini / studio users. I understand we can use an apple watch or a apple touch id keyboard, but I don't want to buy new products just for this tiny issue.
Using iPhone face id to authenticate macbook
Posted on Sep 16, 2026 7:15 PM