Bitwarden on Apple Watch

Our Password Manager integration authenticator capabilities are now accessible on the Apple Watch. Bitwarden Premium members or those with a premium memberships from a paid organization will now have an additional option for accessing time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) codes. Bitwarden for the Apple Watch will show TOTP codes for vault items with seeds stored for easier access when logging into TOTP protected accounts.

1. Have the Bitwarden app installed on your iOS mobile device.

2. Check your Apple Watch, Bitwarden should be installed on your watch automatically. If you do not see Bitwarden your Apple Watch, You can manually install Bitwarden on the Apple Watch.
   

   

3. Access your Bitwarden account on the iPhone mobile app and select the  Settings tab.
   

4. Select the Other option and toggle on Connect to Watch. Once selected, confirm that the setting is on in the pop-up window.
   

   

5. Once started, the watch will begin syncing with Bitwarden:
   

When you log out of an account or switch to a different account, the Apple Watch will wipe the current data. Syncing will occur again when logging back into a Bitwarden account on your iOS mobile device.

If you are new to enabling TOTP codes for vault items, see here. If no items have TOTP setup, the Apple Watch will display this screen:

1. Unlock your Apple Watch by entering your watch PIN if one has been enabled.
   

2. Select Bitwarden on your Apple Watch.
   

   

3. The vault will sync with the active Bitwarden account on your iOS mobile device. The current account can be seen at the top of the vault page.
   

   

4. Select the vault item you wish to access. The TOTP code and timer will be displayed on the Apple Watch screen.
   

   

   
   

Bitwarden's zero-knowledge encryption works together with Apple's WatchConnectivity and Secure Enclave will retain zero-knowledge and a secure communication between the iPhone and Apple Watch. Several steps can be taken to increase the security of your accounts and device by:

• Setting a secure passcode to prevent unwanted access to Bitwarden on Apple Watch. Once the Apple Watch is unlocked, information on the device can be viewed.

• Enabling wrist detection on the Apple Watch so the device will lock automatically once it has been removed from the user's wrist.

See Apple's documentation for watchOS security to learn more.