The free iOS 14.5 software upgrade adds a slew of new features to the iPhone, including the option to unlock the device using Apple Watch while wearing a face mask. Although some users may have difficulty enabling or even locating this option, we have created this guide to help you through the process. So let’s begin
When using the Face ID while wearing a face mask, you can instead use your Apple Watch to safely unlock your iPhone. The latest feature is available with iPhone X and later models, as well as Apple Watch Series 3 and later models. You just have to merely raise and look at your iPhone while wearing an unlocked Apple Watch and in close vicinity to an iPhone to unlock it. You will get haptic feedback from Apple Watch, signaling that your iPhone has been unlocked.
Apple Watch Series 3 or later with watchOS 7.4 or later is needed to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch. Also, make sure your iPhone is running iOS 14.5 or newer. Once all are done, here’s how to set up unlock with Apple Watch for your iPhone:
Once you have completed setup using the above steps here’s how to unlock and lock your iPhone:
Apple’s biometric feature has been hampered as a result of the now-ubiquitous use of face masks, forcing many people to insert their passcode to access their smartphones in public places. The mechanism is identical to the one used to unlock a Mac using an Apple Watch. Face ID isn’t used to recognize and authenticate you in this feature.
And this only when your iPhone is close, your watch is unlocked, and you are wearing it on your wrist, you can unlock it with Apple Watch. Also, keep in mind that just the iPhone will be unlocked using this feature. It doesn’t validate your identity by using Apple Pay, Keychain keys, or password-protected applications.
Here’s a video from Apple Support in YouTube:
That’s everything you need to know about how to unlock iPhone with an Apple Watch while wearing a face mask. And for all the latest Tech guides, check out our Guides section on TechNclub.
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