Unlocking iPad with Apple Watch similar to Macs and iPhones.

Can we unlock the iPad using the Apple Watch similar to the iPhone and even the Macs? It is especially annoying trying to use Touch ID with the iPad Air if you have a protective case on.

If my intel MacBook unlocks seamlessly, and so does my iPhone, useful with a mask on (yes I’m aware the new update takes care of that), then why not an iPad?