How to Use Apple Watch to Unlock an iOS Device

In this article, we have discussed the ways with which you can use Apple Watch to unlock your iOS device.We all have faced this, isn’t it? We take ourphone out to make a call or check a notification and have to enter the passcode due to the inability of the Face ID to unlock the device while you are wearing a mask. No doubt, this is big trouble if you want to use your iOS device in times of a pandemic. However, now finally, youhave a way with which you can use Face ID even when you are wearing a mask. With that said, let’s find how to use Apple Watch in order to unlock an iOS deviceusing the Face ID while you are wearing a mask.

How to Use Face ID with a Mask

After users started reporting the issue, there came a vast numberof tricks so as to make Face ID work with masks;however, none of them worked efficiently.  Apple addressed the issue, and with the latest iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 updates, it has brought a featurewith which users can make use oftheir Apple Watch to unlock their iOS device.

Before we proceed further, please be noted that iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 are in the developer beta stage currently, and their stable version would probably be released by the month-end.

Use Apple Watch to Unlock iPhone

Individuals using Apple accessories must be knowing that they can use their Apple Watch to unlock their MacBook. And, now, with the introduction of the same feature, Apple has bought pretty much similar characteristicsto theiOS devices as well. On that note, let’s get started with ways to set this feature:

1. Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
2. Then, go to “Face ID and Passcode” and further enter thepasscode.
3. Now, scroll below to the newly added option “Unlock with Apple Watch.”
4. Now, you need to enable the toggle appearing next to the Apple Watch that needs to be used to unlock the device.

You need to wait for a while to let this feature get enabled. Meanwhile, make sure your Apple Watch is unlocked while you are wearing it. Also, while you are using this feature, your Apple Watch must be password-protected so as to ensure that your iOS device doesn’t get unlocked by others while you aren’t wearing your Watch.

Lock iPhone with Apple Watch

After setting the feature successfully on your Apple Watch, try using the Face ID while you are wearing your mask. Your phone will get unlocked as long as your Apple Watch is unlocked and you are wearing it. However, if your device,by any means, gets unlocked by others, you always have the option to lock it using your Apple Watch.

Your Watch will display a notification on the screen whenever you use it to unlock your iOS device. The displayed notification will inform you about the unlocked state of your iOS device. The same notification will also display a button stating “Lock iPhone,” which, when clicked, will lock the device again, and you will have to input your device’s passcode further when you try to unlock your device the next time,using the Face ID.

So, these were the instructions to use Face ID on an iOS device while you are wearing a Mask. Being introduced by Apple, this is the most reliable method that always works compared to the other weird tricks available on the web. Please be noted that to use this feature; you need to update your device to iOS 14.5 and your Apple Watch to the latest watchOS 7.4 update. Be informed that both the updates are currently available in the developer beta stage; however, their stable version will probably be released in a month or so.

So, what’s your opinion about this recently introduced feature? Will you useit to unlock your iOS device using your Apple Watch?Do let us know in the comment section below:

Eva winget is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2006. As a technical expert, Bella has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites.

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