Face ID, introduced by Apple, is a biometric authentication method that can be used instead of the Touch ID technology found in the Home button of older iPhones. If you have an iPhone X or a later model, all you have to do is look at the display to verify your identity, even in low light, thanks to the TrueDepth camera.
You can use Face ID to unlock your iPhone, log in to certain websites and apps, and make purchases using Apple Pay. Thanks to a recent iOS update, you can now use Face ID even when you’re hiding your face.
As long as you follow the right procedures, using Face ID is a breeze. However, if you run into any issues, we have some suggestions for how to fix them. Furthermore, here’s how to set up and use Face ID.
How to Set UP Face ID
When you first set up your iPhone, you’ll be prompted to enable Face ID. However, you can go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode at a later time to configure it. Set up your Face ID with a password.
Select the Get Started button on the first setup screen. Get your face in the shot and make a circling motion with your head to simulate a neck stretch. After the initial scan is finished, your next step will depend on the iOS version and type of phone you’re using.
If you have an iPhone X or iPhone 11 model, or haven’t updated your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 to iOS 15.4, you will be asked to do a second scan. Click the Next button to proceed. Reposition your face as necessary during the scan, and when it’s done, tap the Done button.
Face ID With a Mask
Face ID normally requires a full facial scan, so if you want to unlock your phone or make a purchase with Apple Pay while wearing a mask, you won’t be able to. A passcode is required instead for verification purposes. Apple, however, has made it possible to use Face ID while donning a mask with the release of iOS 15.4.
While this method is more convenient than full facial scanning, it is only as secure as the unique features around your eyes. In addition, iOS 15.4 or later is required for use with Face ID with a mask on the iPhone 12 or later. When you first set up Face ID, right after the initial scan, you’ll be asked if you want to use Face ID with a Mask if you meet the above criteria.
To use Face ID with a mask after it has already been set up, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and toggle the switch on. When prompted to use Face ID while wearing a mask, select that option from the menu. Make sure you’re not wearing a mask, then tap the Get Started button and scan your face again.
How to Change Face ID Settings
You can change Face ID options in Settings > Face ID & Passcode. Apple has Face ID enabled for iPhone unlocking, making purchases from iTunes and App Stores, using Wallet and Apple Pay, and auto-filling passwords in Safari. If you’d rather enter your credentials or use your phone’s passcode, turn the switch off for that option.
To view a list of compatible apps with Face ID, select Other Apps. If you don’t want to use Face ID with a specific app, you can disable it here. In general, though, you’ll probably want to keep Face ID enabled across the board for its security and simplicity.
How to Set Up an Alternate Appearance
The initial Face ID scan is followed by the option to save a second scan as a backup identity. You can use this to re-scan your face with a different hairstyle or glasses or to scan the face of someone you trust to use as a backup for Face ID. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate Appearance > Get Started and perform the scan to create a new identity.
If you use glasses occasionally and have previously set up Face ID with a Mask, you can create a new scan to recognize you when you are wearing glasses. Four pairs of glasses (but not sunglasses) are allowed. Wearing your glasses, select Add Glasses and then proceed with the scan.
Tap Set Up Face ID with a Mask for Alternate Appearance if you have already set up an alternate appearance and want to set up another one to use with a mask. To run the scan once more, proceed as before.
Require Attention For Face ID
For Face ID to work, you must look directly into your phone’s camera lens. This is an extra layer of protection to ensure your phone hasn’t been locked out of your possession. To enable this function, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and toggle the Require Attention for Face ID switch on. To keep using Face ID with a Mask, you must keep this setting active.
You can configure Face ID to ask for your permission before performing certain actions, like turning off the screen’s brightness, accessing a notification from the lock screen, or lowering the volume of an alert. To activate this, turn on the switch for Attention-Aware Features.
How to Unlock With Apple Watch
If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your phone by toggling a switch next to your watch’s name. This can be useful if you ever have trouble with Face ID or if your device doesn’t support Face ID while wearing a Mask. Your unlocked watch on your wrist must be close by for this to work.
How to Use Face ID to Access Your Phone
You can try out Face ID by locking your phone with a tap of the side button. A quick sideways glance will reveal the Lock screen, complete with lock icon. You can unlock the lock icon by looking directly at the screen. The contents of the Lock screen, including messages and missed calls, are now available to you. To access your Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the display.
If you set up Face ID with a Mask, put on a mask and try that process again. You can also put Face ID to the test by letting your phone go to the Lock screen automatically after some time has passed.
How to Use Your Face ID To Shop
Is it possible to use Face ID to make a payment? Launch an app from the App Store or iTunes on your mobile device. Choose the item’s price you’d like to pay and tap it. When you double-click the Side button, a window will pop up instructing you to pay for the content. If you do that, your Face ID will be used to verify the purchase.
It’s time to put Apple Pay to use and make a real-world purchase. Get yourself to a shop, cafe, or other establishment that takes Apple Pay. To make a purchase, simply hold your phone near the card reader and double-click the Side button. Simply activate Face ID and proceed with the purchase.
Face ID App/Website Unlock
Try out an app that necessitates a password unlock next. Launch a program that usually necessitates a password or other form of authentication before you can use it. When you first launch the app, it may prompt you to sign in with Face ID. If not, you may need to enable it in the app’s settings. You can unlock the app with just a glance thanks to Face ID.
Using Face ID with Safari, you can have the browser autofill your login information. Make sure iCloud Keychain is turned on before continuing. To access your personal settings, select “Settings” and then tap your name. Make use of iCloud Keychain by tapping iCloud and then Keychain.
Autofill Login Credentials
Select AutoFill in Safari’s Settings menu. If you want to use your own contact information, make sure the box labeled Use Contact Info is checked. If you’d like Face ID to automatically fill in your credit card number when making online purchases, you’ll need to enable the setting for Credit Cards. Then, by tapping Saved Credit Cards, choose the credit card you’d like to use from the list of previously saved cards.
Launch Safari and go to a password-protected webpage. Input your login information now. You’ll be prompted to save the password if you enter one. Select the Save Password option. To sign back in, please log out first. Face ID should perform a facial scan. Log in by clicking the Sign in button.
How to Manage Saved Passwords
Under Settings > Passwords > App & Website Passwords, you can view and edit all of your saved website passwords as well as enter new ones manually. Face ID will grant you access, allowing you to add, edit, and delete accounts.
To delete an existing account, swipe its row to the left and then tap the Delete button. To make changes to an existing account, simply tap on it and enter the new details. You can add a new account by tapping the plus (+) button in the upper-right corner, then entering the account’s URL, username, and password.
Problems with Face ID and How to Fix Them
It would appear that Face ID would operate quickly and without issue most of the time, but what if issues arise? Listed below are some things to try if the feature stops working or refuses to recognize your face:
- Don’t just glance at your phone; instead, look at it intently.
- Apple suggests holding your device no more than an arm’s length away from your face (10-20 inches) to activate Face ID.
- The TrueDepth camera is located in the notch at the top of the screen, so make sure it can see everything.
- If you want to use Face ID to unlock your phone even if your eyes aren’t open and looking at the screen, you’ll need to disable Require Attention in Settings > Face ID & Passcode. (If you want to use Face ID while wearing a mask, you can’t disable this feature.)
- If that doesn’t work, try resetting Face ID. You’ll then have to run through all the facial scanning steps again, but hopefully it will fix the problem.
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