By <https://9to5mac.com/author/filipeesposito/> Filipe Espósito at:
https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/08/ios-15-enables-siri-personal-requests-with-un
lock-with-apple-watch-feature/
iOS 14.5, which was released to the public earlier this year, brought an
important new feature that lets users unlock an iPhone using the Apple Watch
instead of Face ID when wearing a mask. With iOS 15, Apple is expanding this
feature by enabling personal requests to Siri when the Unlock with Apple
Watch option is turned on.
The Unlock with Apple Watch feature is designed for users of iPhone models
with Face ID who are unable to unlock the device when wearing a face mask.
However, iOS 14 only uses this option when the user tries to use the device
and the TrueDepth camera detects a mask.
Now with iOS 15, which was announced this week at WWDC 2021, Apple is also
using this same feature to enable personal requests for Siri as well without
requiring Face ID or password authentication.
In previous versions of iOS, you need to authenticate when you ask Siri to
do things like change the phone settings, but now this will no longer be
necessary if you have an Apple Watch. Theres a new message explaining that
the Unlock with Apple Watch feature now works with Siri for personal
requests under the Face ID and Passcode menu in the Settings app.
Use the secure connection to your Apple Watch for Siri requests or to unlock
your iPhone when an obstruction, like a mask, prevents Face ID from
recognizing your Face. Your watch must be passcode protected, unlocked, and
on your wrist close by.
If you have your Apple Watch unlocked and on your wrist with this option
enabled, you can now ask Siri to read your messages or change iOS settings
without having to hold your iPhone, unlock with Face ID, or enter your
password.
iOS 15 is now available as a beta release for developers, and a public beta
will be available in July. The official release, however, is coming this
fall. The update brings fundamental changes to notification management, new
features in iMessage, more privacy controls, and more.
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