

It doesn't really cut out the other steps, does it? You will still need to unlock the device, open the app, search for the account, and then view the code. While it is not as convenient as tapping the approve button on the Microsoft Authentication, I think Bitwarden's app on the Apple Watch can still be useful when you don't want to take your phone from the desk. Users are also advised to enable wrist detection on the watch, so it locks itself when you remove it.

This means, anyone could use it to access your TOTP codes.

Note: If you don't have a secure passcode enabled for your watch, it will be in its unlocked state. Essentially, it is another way to use the Bitwarden Authenticator. The watch will display the corresponding TOTP code along with a timer, which you can then use in order to proceed with the 2-step verification on the website that you wanted to log on. You can use the search box to find an item quickly, and tap on it. This will allow the mobile app to sync the data with the app on your watch.ĭepending on your device's security, you may need to enter your PIN to access the app on the Apple Watch, after which you can select the account that you need the TOTP for from the vault. You should see an option that says "Connect Apple Watch", tap on it to enable it. Open the Bitwarden app on your iPhone, and navigate to the Settings > Account section. This will automatically install the companion app on the Apple Watch, but you can manually install it too. According to a support page on the company's website, users will need to have the beta version of the Bitwarden app on their iPhone. Bitwarden for Apple Watch is not a full-fledged password manager like the iOS version, it will only display time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) that are used for 2-factor authentication.
