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.