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How to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Mask With Apple Watch

View this info for help with unlocking your Apple® iPhone® when a mask prevents Face ID from recognizing your face.

Before you begin

These steps apply to:

Apple iPhone 6 and 6+ aren't supported.

Apple® Watch® on watchOS 7.4 or newer (Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 aren't supported).

Make sure you have your Apple Watch nearby, on your wrist, unlocked and passcode protected to complete the steps below.

Open the

Settings app

Tap

Face ID & Passcode

then enter your passcode.

Tap the

Apple Watch switch

to turn on.