A common problem in this pandemic is that you cannot use Face ID to unlock your iPhone if you are wearing a mask.
If you have iOS 14.5 or later installed on your iPhone and watchOS 7.4 or later on your Apple Watch, you can get your Apple Use Watch to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask.
In addition to the new software updates for iPhone and Apple Watch, your must Apple Watch are protected with a passcode. In addition, your Apple Watch is nearby, so it is on your wrist and unlocked. These are requirements to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch when using a face mask.
Unlock iPhone via Apple Watch
- Open the settings on your iPhone.
- Tap: Face ID & Passcode.
- Enter your iPhone passcode.
- Enable the option: Unlock with Apple Watch in.
It's that simple. The next time you wear your face mask and pick up your iPhone, the device will automatically unlock, thanks to your Apple Watch.
This new feature works as expected if you use your Apple Watch unlocks manually once after putting it on your wrist.
If you try to use Face ID without a mask, the device will unlock as normal. When the iPhone's TrueDepth camera recognizes that you are wearing a mask, it will... Apple Watch alert to unlock iPhone. When this happens, you will feel a quick double tap on your wrist from the Apple Watch.
I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!