Cannot use Face ID with my glasses

I've had glasses forever and Face ID has always worked with them. Now, when using Face ID, I have to remove my glasses for it to work. I tried just re-setting up face ID but it says that my face is obstructed, and when I try to add it under the Glasses option it says I'm not wearing glasses or again that my face is obstructed.

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 10:53 AM

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KiltedTim

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Sep 21, 2024 1:43 PM in response to FreedomK1

Tinted, polarized, or IR blocking lenses can interfere with the TrueDepth sensor.

Sep 21, 2024 12:14 PM in response to FreedomK1

Are you wearing tinted or polarized glasses?

FreedomK1 Author

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Sep 21, 2024 1:32 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I think they are tinted.

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