Touch ID is Fingerprint reader which Apple has included in several of its devices since its debut in 2013 with the iPhone 5S. Soon it became available on iPad and Mac. And although the latest iPhone models use different Security systems Like Face ID, iPad and Mac continue to integrate Touch ID. Using Touch ID is inevitable as it is used for everything related to identify yourself on your device or online.
From unlocking your iPad or Mac screen to confirming online purchases, downloading apps and games, logging into an app or website… By using Touch ID in your daily life, you no longer need to remember your passwords. Or your payment details. Enough with place your finger on the fingerprint scanner and it will instantly recognize your fingerprint.
Next, we’ll look at all the features you can use Touch ID, as well as some tricks that will help you better use this reader integrated into your iPad, Mac and in Magic Keyboards with Touch ID.
Where is the Touch ID sensor located?
IN iPhonefingerprint sensor Touch ID It was available from the iPhone 5S to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Starting with the iPhone X, Touch ID was replaced by facial recognition. Face ID. IN iPadThe Touch ID sensor comes standard on the 2017 iPad, iPad mini 3, and first-generation iPad Pro. Touch ID comes first integrated into the Home button. But starting with the 4th generation iPad Air and 6th generation iPad mini, Touch ID built into the top button. The same one you use to turn your iPad on and off.
IN PoppyFingerprint sensor built-in on your keyboard. So you can use Touch ID by pressing a button on Top right corner. And it works like on and off button. This has been true since the 2017 MacBook Pro and 2018 MacBook Air. Also available on keyboards Magic keyboard which are currently on sale. Separately or together with iMac.
What is Touch ID for: lock and install
The main function of the Touch ID sensor is block and unblock iPad or Mac device. In its setup wizard, when we turn it on for the first time, one of the tasks is to set up your fingerprints so that the device recognizes them. While you also need to enter a numeric code on an iPad or a user passcode on a Mac, Touch ID is typically used for this. Sign in as your primary user on Mac I unlock iPad and Mac.
The second function where you need to use Touch ID: Apple Stores. when do you want download an application or game from the App Store, music from the iTunes Store, or books from Apple Books, your fingerprint is used to verify your actions. This works for both iPad and Mac, and in the case of a Mac, it extends to any task you want to perform, depending on the user in charge. That is, actions that depended on enter your main user passwordsuch as updates or security and privacy settings, it is now sufficient use Touch ID instead.
A lesser known feature that can be achieved using Touch ID is open password-protected documents. Basically this works for Pages, Numbers and Keynote. If you create a document with a password in native Word or PDF format, you can open it using the fingerprint sensor if the original password is saved in Apple’s password manager.
Buy and identify yourself online
The third main feature that you will use many times while browsing the Internet is protect saved passwords on your device and/or iCloud. This way, you don’t have to remember your passwords to log into apps, games, or websites. Just unlock password manager with Touch ID and manager will automatically enter the username and password. If you don’t find data matching this app or website, you can go to password search. Among the many benefits, passwords are synced across all your Apple devices thanks to iCloud. So, if you sign in on your iPad or iPhone, you can also use Touch ID to sign in on your Mac.
This option also works for Online shopping. If your purchase details are saved in iCloud Password Manager or on your iPad or Mac, when you need to enter your bank account, debit or credit card, PayPal credentials, or other payment method, place your finger on the sensor Touch ID will automatically fill in the appropriate fields. This also includes Apple Pay payment and shopping service.
Set up Touch ID and add multiple fingerprints
When you turn on your iPad or Mac for the first time, Setup Assistant will help you set it up. start using Touch ID from day one. To do this, he will ask you to select a finger on one of your hands and touch it to the sensor several times and turn it off. But you can always make changes, deactivate or activate features we saw earlier, etc.
The main task of setting up Touch ID on iPad and Mac is to change the fingerprint you set up on day one and/or add additional fingerprints. So, depending on how you handle your iPad, you can use the closest finger or the one you’re most comfortable with.
For set up Touch ID on iPad you’ll have to go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.. On Mac the route to follow is: System Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. Once there, you can personalize your current fingerprint by renaming it or deleting it. Or add new ones by clicking Add a trail… The process is always the same. He will ask you to apply and remove the selected finger several times. until recognition is complete.
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I’m Ben Stock, a highly experienced and passionate journalist with a career in the news industry spanning more than 10 years. I specialize in writing content for websites, including researching and interviewing sources to produce engaging articles. My current role is as an author at Gadget Onus, where I mainly cover the mobile section.
