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For instance, to set up anApple WatchorAirPods, just hold the gear near your iPhone.

Setting up an iPad?

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Hold it near your iPhone, follow the steps, and scan the glowing blue orb.

Setting up a new iPhone?

Hold it near your old iPhone.

A look at setting up a MacBook Air with an iPhone

Really neat, and it could save you time.

As with the speedy setup, youll need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for these two devices to connect.

So, what does this quick setup speed up?

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Simply hit continue and then youll scan a pattern displayed on your Mac with your iPhone.

Thats the final step for authentication here.

Scan your Mac screen with your iPhone