Set up Face ID
Face ID isn't currently supported on Mac devices because they lack a TrueDepth sensor suite. New snippets of code found in the third beta version of macOS Big Sur suggest that Apple is working to.
What is more likely is that the company will announce its plans to bring Face ID to the Mac, perhaps alongside a developer kit, allowing the virtual attendees to get to work using Face ID in their. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the. By then, the M1 will have bedded in and Apple will turn its eye to refining the designs of the MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro. Face ID will arrive, along with a host of other goodies.
Before you set up Face ID, make sure there isn't anything covering the TrueDepth camera or your face. Face ID is designed to work with glasses and contact lenses. You can't set up Face ID if anything is obstructing your nose and mouth, such as a face mask. Face ID works best when your iPhone or iPad is approximately an arm's length or less (25-50 cm/10-20 inches) from your face.
Learn which iPhone and iPad models support Face ID.
To set up Face ID:
- Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. If asked, enter your passcode.
- Tap Set Up Face ID.
- Make sure you're holding your device in portrait orientation, position your face in front of your device, and tap Get Started.
- Position your face inside the frame and gently move your head to complete the circle. If you're unable to move your head, tap Accessibility Options.
- When you've finished the first Face ID scan, tap Continue.
- Gently move your head to complete the circle for a second time.
- Tap Done.
If you didn't set a passcode, you'll be asked to create one to use as an alternative way to verify your identity.
To choose features that you want to use Face ID with or to reset Face ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
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Unlock your iPhone or iPad with Face ID
After you set up Face ID, you can use it to unlock your iPhone or iPad. Here's how:
- Raise to wake or tap to wake your iPhone or iPad.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the Lock screen.
- If you're using an iPhone, hold it in portrait orientation, then glance at it. On iPad, you can hold it in either portrait or landscape orientation. If it's in landscape orientation, make sure your finger isn't covering the TrueDepth camera. Then glance at the screen. If you're wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose, you'll be asked to enter your passcode automatically after swiping up.
To turn this feature on or off, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, then tap iPhone Unlock or iPad Unlock.
Use Face ID to make purchases
You can use Face ID to authenticate purchases with Apple Pay and in the iTunes Store, App Store and Book Store in Apple Books.
With Apple Pay
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To use Face ID with Apple Pay, make sure Apple Pay is set up on your iPhone or iPad and turned on in Settings > Face ID & Passcode. Then follow these steps.
To make a purchase in a shop:
- Make sure you're using an iPhone.
- To use your default card, double-click the side button. To use a different card, double-click the side button, tap your default card, then choose another card.
- Glance at your iPhone to authenticate with Face ID. If you're wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose, tap Pay with Passcode and enter your passcode instead.
- Hold the top of your iPhone near the contactless reader.
- Wait for Done and a tick to be displayed.
How do i upgrade my mac operating system. To make a purchase within an app or on a website in Safari:
- When you're ready to check out, tap the Buy with Apple Pay button or choose Apple Pay as the payment method. Confirm your payment information. To choose a different card to pay with, tap > next to your card.
- Double-click the side button, then glance at your iPhone or iPad.
- Wait for Done and a tick to be displayed.
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In the iTunes Store, App Store and Book Store in Apple Books
To use Face ID to purchase content from the iTunes Store, App Store and Book Store, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and make sure iTunes & App Store is turned on. Then follow these steps:
- Open the iTunes Store, App Store or Book Store, then tap something you want to buy.
- When prompted to pay, double-click the side button, then glance at your iPhone or iPad. If you're wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose, tap Pay with Passcode and enter your passcode instead.
- Wait for Done and a tick to be displayed.
You might be asked to enter your Apple ID password for the first purchase you make in the iTunes Store, App Store or Book Store.
Sign in with Face ID
You can use Face ID to sign in to certain apps and auto-fill usernames and passwords for websites in Safari.
Sign in to apps
You can use Face ID to sign in to apps that support sign-in with Touch ID. Here's how:
- Open the app and tap Sign in.
- If asked, allow the app to use your username or password.
- Glance at your iPhone or iPad to sign in.
To see and control which apps use Face ID to sign in, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and tap Other Apps.
If you're using an app that supports Face ID but you're not prompted to use Face ID to sign in, you might need to sign in to the app manually first.
Auto-fill passwords in Safari
You can use Face ID to auto-fill saved usernames and passwords for websites in Safari. Just go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and turn on Password AutoFill. Then follow these steps:
- Open Safari and go to a website.
- Tap the Sign in field. If you see your username or password appear above the keyboard, tap it.
- Glance at your iPhone or iPad to auto-fill your username and password.
Learn more
- About Face ID advanced technology.
- Get help with Face ID on your iPhone or iPad.
- See which iPhone and iPad models support Face ID.
