How to use the iPhone's Face ID when wearing a mask (Life Hacker [Japanese version]) --Yahoo! News

How to use the iPhone Face ID when wearing a mask

Since the appearance of 2017, Face ID has been a major means of unlocking on most iPhones.Since it can be authenticated only with the face, unlocking and daily operations have become so easier.However, recently, masks have become part of their lives.Unfortunately, the Face ID is not designed to work with the mask.In the upper half of the face alone, it is often impossible to determine whether Face ID can allow access to the device.This time, we will introduce some hints for those who are struggling to unlock the iPhone with Face ID when wearing a mask.

1. Use Apple Watch

The easiest way to unlock your iPhone with your Face ID is to use Apple Watch.If you have unlocked Apple Watch nearby, you can automatically unlock your iPhone.Face ID user: Even if you wear a mask, you can unlock iOS 14.5 iPhone if you wear Apple Watch Series3 or later.Learn More: pic.twitter.com/3ejpdgbgpn -Apple Support (@appleSUPPORT) April 26, 2021 To use this feature, Apple Watch is paired with the iPhone and the iPhone needs to sign in to the Apple ID account.there is.Unfortunately, this method cannot be used for high security apps that are used in financial services such as Apple Pay and banks.Also, of course, it is a method that cannot be used by those who do not have Apple Watch.

2. Set another appearance

The appearance often changes depending on the schedule of the day. For example, it may be a completely different face when you are relaxing on a sofa or when you are doing makeup to go out to the city at night. With Face ID, you can set another appearance wearing a mask. To set another appearance with Face ID, select Settings> Face ID and Passcode. Next, enter the passcode and click [Set another appearance]. The face ID uses not only the characteristics of the face but also the shape of the face, so the mask is fixed with the tape under the chin and the tip of the nose. When scanning your face first, fold the mask in half and fix it to one side of the face. In the second scan, move the folded face mask to the opposite face. There may be an error that "face authentication is hindered", but it will be resolved after a few times. Note that Face ID does not always work because the Face ID is not designed to work even if there is an obstacle.

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