With iOS 15.4 and newer,
you can unlock your iPhone via Face ID
while wearing a mask.
To use this feature,
your device needs to be compatible with iOS 15.
An alternate option if you cannot use iOS 15
on your device is to unlock using an Apple Watch.
See our video "How To Unlock iPhone With Apple Watch."
The link is in the description below.
Let's set up Face ID to support unlocking
while wearing a mask.
Open your settings app.
Find "Face ID & Passcode" and click on it.
Enter your passcode.
Enable "Use Face ID With a Mask"
to begin the setup process.
"Use Face ID With a Mask" works
by recognizing the unique features
around the eye area to authenticate.
You don't need to wear a mask
during the setup process.
Click "Use Face ID With a Mask."
Your iPhone will now step you through the process
of scanning your face.
For this first scan, remove your glasses
if you are wearing them.
You'll be able to add a second scan
with them on in a moment.
Hold your phone up at eye level
and click "Get Started."
Position your face within the frame
and then move your head slowly around
to complete and fill in the green circle.
When complete, click "Done."
Now you can create a second scan of your face
with glasses on.
Sunglasses do not work.
This is only for normal clear glasses.
Click "Add Glasses."
Click "Continue."
Click "Get Started."
Position your face within the frame
and then move your head slowly around
to complete and fill in the green circle.
You can now unlock your iPhone
while wearing a mask using Face ID.