How to use Face ID on your iPhone or iPad while wearing a mask

With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, we’re wearing masks more than ever. And that’s a real annoyance when Apple’s sole biometric phone unlocking technology, Face ID, is geared around seeing your face. But it’s not just about N95 masks and global pandemics…those who live in winter climates often have the lower part of their face covered, too.
In iOS 15.4, Apple has added the ability to use Face ID when wearing a mask. It’s optional, and Apple warns that