Ever since being introduced, Face ID has been handy for iOS users around the world. You probably use it to unlock your iPhone, and you can also easily pay for items using Apple Pay.
Face ID is also handy for security purposes. But while you may have certain functions you’d like to use the feature for, that may not be the case for all of them. If you want to customize the actions you can use Face ID for on iOS, you’re in the right place; we’ll discuss that in this article.
Having originally been introduced in 2017, several iOS devices now have Face ID as a built-in feature. If you’ve purchased the iPhone 14, you will be able to use it to unlock your device and more.
However, you don’t strictly need an iPhone 14 to use Face ID. If you use an iPhone X or later, you can use Face ID on your device. The easiest way to determine whether you can use the feature is by checking if your iPhone has a home button or not.
In addition to iPhone models released in 2017 and later, you can also use Face ID if you have an iPad Pro.
How to Customize the Actions You Want to Use Face ID for on iOS
Now that you know a little more about which devices support Face ID, let’s talk about how to customize the feature. If you want to do that, follow the steps listed below.
Open the Settings app and go to Face ID & Passcode.
On the next screen, you’ll need to enter your device’s passcode; do this when prompted.
When you’ve entered your passcode, you’ll see a section titled “Use Face ID For:”. Toggle the options you’d like to use the feature for; if you expand the Other Apps tab, you can also determine which apps you give permission to use Face ID.
If you live in or visit a place with a mask mandate, you can also toggle Face ID with a Mask on; it’s closer to the end of the top bit before you need to scroll down.
If you toggle something new on, your iPhone may ask you to enter the login details for your Apple ID.
Customizing Face ID on iOS Is Straightforward
Customizing Face ID on iOS takes only a few steps; once you’ve entered your passcode, you can change whatever you want. You can choose which apps have access to Face ID, along with deciding whether you want to use it to unlock your iPhone.
You can do a lot more with your Face ID, too, such as setting up an alternative appearance. If your device uses this feature, you might want to check and see whether there’s anything you’re missing out on.
Danny has been a professional writer since graduating from university in 2016, but he’s been writing online for over a decade. He has been intrigued by Apple products ever since getting an iPod Shuffle in 2008 and particularly enjoys writing about iPhones and iPads. Danny prides himself on making complex topics easy to understand. In his spare time, he’s a keen photographer.
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