Unlocking iPhone with Apple Watch
Do I need to set up a pin on my Apple Watch for it to unlock my iPhone (when wearing a mask obstructs Face ID) to work?
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8
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1ssmith
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Greetings 98maps,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
We understand you'd like to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask. We'll be glad to assist.
We see you reviewed the related article Unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch when you're wearing a face mask or sunglasses.
As stated there,
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- Your Apple Watch needs to have a passcode, and wrist detection must be turned on.
- Your Apple Watch needs to be on your wrist and unlocked."
Have a nice day.