Okta discontinued the watchOS companion app for Okta Verify due to incompatibility with security features and low usage, as detailed in the Why we sunset the Okta Verify watch app blog post. Users retain the ability to respond to push notifications directly from the watch, as this functionality does not require a companion app. Okta Verify on the Apple Watch does not support number challenges, user verification, or biometrics.
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How does Okta Verify function on an Apple Watch?
Okta discontinued the watchOS companion app for Okta Verify on June 19, 2023. This decision addresses the incompatibility between watchOS and Okta Verify's security features and the low usage rates.
Review the following points to understand the current functionality and limitations of Okta Verify on the Apple Watch:
- Users can still respond to push notifications with "Yes" or "No" directly on the watch, as this functionality does not require a companion app.
- Okta Verify on the Apple Watch does not support number challenges, user verification, or biometrics.
- The discontinuation of the companion app only affects the number challenge and one-time code flows.
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