How do you use Face ID on the Apple iPad?
On the iPhone X and newer, you can use Face ID. This is the facial recognition by Apple. You can unlock your device very fast, make payments, and log into websites quickly. You can do this with your iPhone, and you can also use Face ID on the Apple iPad Pro (2018 and newer). In this article, we'll explain why Face ID is useful, how to set it up, and which iPad models support facial recognition.
Why FaceID?
With Face ID, you can unlock your Apple iPad without entering a PIN code. Simply look at your screen and get started. You can unlock your iPhone or iPad this way, and you can make payments via facial recognition on websites like PayPal. Want to log into Facebook? You can also do that by looking at the camera. You don't have to remember passwords anymore, and it saves time. Face ID always works, no matter if your wear your hair down or in a ponytail, shave or don't have your beard, or if you work in the dark.
How do you set up Face ID?
You can easily set up Face ID like this.
- Open Settings → Face ID and access code. Enter the access code.
- Next, tap Configure Face ID.
- Look at the camera and click Get started.
- Hold your face in frame and make a circular motion with your head.
- After the first scan, tap Continue and repeat the circular motion.
- At the end, tap Finished.
Which Apple iPad models have FaceID?
Sadly, not every Apple iPad model has Face ID. The following version support Face ID right now:
- Apple iPad Pro 11 inches (2022/2021/2020/2018)
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inches (2022/2021/2020/2018)
Article by:
Gijs
Apple Expert.
