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moto e5 play - Set Up Face Recognition

2026-10-27 09:43:16.885

moto e5 play - Set Up Face Recognition

Here's how to set up facial recognition to unlock the screen on your moto e5 play.
  • Facial recognition through Trusted Face:
    • is an option for keeping the device screen from locking when looking at it.
    • can be used to unlock the device when it is locked and powered on.
    • is less secure than a PIN, pattern or password.
  • A screen lock must be active (e.g., PIN, pattern, etc.) to use Trusted Face. If necessary, refer to Set Up Screen Lock for assistance.
  • If synced to a corporate Exchange account, the availability of this option is dependent upon the policies of your IT admin.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings  Settings icon
    Security & Location
    .
  3. Tap
    Smart Lock
    .
  4. Enter the current unlock method (e.g., PIN, pattern, etc.).
  5. If prompted with info about the Smart Lock, tap
    GOT IT
    .
  6. Tap
    Trusted face
    .
  7. Perform one of the following:
    • For first time setup:
    1. Review the info then tap
      SET UP
      .
    2. Review the info then tap
      NEXT
      .
    3. If prompted for camera permission, tap
      ALLOW
      .
    4. While holding the phone 8-20 inches away, position your face within the circle displayed on-screen until the process is complete.
    5. From the 'All set!' screen. tap
      DONE
      .
    • To improve face matching:
      1. From the 'Trusted face' menu, tap
        Improve face matching
        .
      2. Review the message then tap
        NEXT
        .
      3. While holding the phone 8-20 inches away, position your face within the circle displayed on-screen.
      4. Repeat as often as desired (in different lighting conditions, with/without glasses, etc.).
    • To remove face data:
      1. From the 'Trusted face' menu, tap
        Remove trusted face
        .
      2. To confirm, review the disclaimer then tap
        REMOVE
        .