iOS 14.5 and Watchos 7.4 By applying an update, you can unlock with the iPhone's Face ID with the mask on if you have an Apple Watch.I will tell you how to use and precautions.
To use this function, first, iPhone and Apple Watch, respectively, iOS 14.5 or later and Watchos 7.It must be updated after 4.
アップデート後、「iPhoneの設定 > Face IDとパスコード」に「Apple Watchでロック解除」という項目が追加されています。そのメニューでトグルスイッチをONにするとApple Watchを身に着けている場合に、マスク姿でもロックを解除できるようになります。
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There are several conditions to use.
First, Apple Watch must be within the communication area with the iPhone and must be attached to the arm.If you remove it during work and put it next to the keyboard, you will need to be careful.It is also necessary to set the Apple Watch to lock with a passcode, and then unlock the Apple Watch.This will prevent others from wearing Apple Watch secretly and unlocking the iPhone.
If you are in a mask, you can unlock it other than yourself
The following notes are displayed when enabling functions.Specifically, "If you are in a mask, you can unlock it other than yourself."
When this function was announced, I thought that it would secure the authentication with Face ID and that the security was worn by the Apple Watch, but it is not.is.
If you unlock with the same function, you will be notified to the Apple Watch, so if you are unintentionally released (unlocked), you can lock from the Apple Watch.By the way, after enabling the function, the notification was not issued when unlocked with a normal Face ID instead of the mask.
Also, even if you hold your mouth with your hand even if it is not a mask, it will be judged as a mask.Conversely, when the eyes were hidden, it was not recognized either Face ID or unlocking with Apple Watch.
Not compatible with Apple Pay authentication.All you can do is unlock the iPhone
I'm wondering what will happen to the unlock by Apple Watch and the authentication when paying with Apple Pay, but unfortunately it was not available here.
The only thing you can use with the Apple Watch is to unlock the iPhone, not a substitute for Face ID.
If you can't do this, you'll feel that the charm is halved, but it will be necessary for security because it will be available to others.When paying at the cash register, it is necessary to continue using a passcode or shift the mask a little and authenticate with Face ID.
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