The facemask has become an essential part of our daily lives in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this also means Apple’s Face ID technology struggles to recognize users wearing a mask. We’ll help you find a way to make Face ID accept your facemask, so you can ensure your phone is protected even in these precarious times.
Unmask Your Face ID
If your Face ID stops recognizing your face when you’re wearing a mask, you’ll need to update the way your iPhone “sees” your face. To do this, open the “Settings” app, click “Face ID & Passcode” and tap “Reset Face ID”. Then, when it’s time to set up Face ID again, make sure to position your phone at different angles and take a few shots of you wearing a mask. This will allow Face ID to recognize your masked face when you try to unlock your phone.
If this fails, you may want to try the Face ID alternative, which is to use a 6-digit passcode. To set up this passcode, open the “Settings” app, select “Face ID & Passcode” and tap “Change Passcode”. Once you’ve created a passcode, you can use it to unlock your phone instead of Face ID.
Unlock a Masked Identity
If you’re still having trouble getting Face ID to recognize your face when you’re wearing a mask, there are a few other tips you can try. First, ensure that your mask is not too thick or too close to your face, as this might interfere with Face ID’s recognition. Secondly, make sure your iPhone is up to date with the latest iOS version – Apple is constantly working on improving its Face ID technology, so updating your phone could be the solution.
If none of the above works, you may want to look into a third-party solution. Facial recognition companies such as TrueFace, NTech and BioID are offering solutions that are designed to recognize users even when they’re wearing a mask. So if Face ID won’t recognize your masked face, you may want to consider investing in one of these solutions.
In summary, there are several ways to make Face ID accept a facemask. By resetting the Face ID, setting up a 6-digit passcode, adjusting the mask, updating your iOS version and/or investing in a third-party facial recognition solution, you can make sure your phone is secure even when you’re wearing a mask.