Face masks have become a necessity for everyone since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for those who own a phone with support for face unlock, unlocking their devices have proved difficult. The reason is that more than half of the face is covered when you put on a mask, so face unlock is impossible unless…….you have the Amazfit Aeri mask.
Huami to the rescue!
When news of folks having difficulties unlocking their devices first began to surface, Huami announced it was working on a mask that will allow users to unlock their device using Face ID without having to pull off the mask. The Chinese manufacturer has now shared drawings of what the mask looks like.
Amazfit Aeri Design
The Amazfit Aeri has a transparent design. Huami says it will be made of an anti-fog material, making it easier to unlock your phone via Face ID. The mask will also have built-in ultraviolet lights for self-disinfection which work when you plug in a USB Type-C cable to the side.
The mask also uses removable air-filters that can last for six weeks before replacement, thanks to the ultraviolet disinfection. N95 masks are effective for just 8 hours before replacement, so being able to use a filter for more than a month is definitely good news. It is important to mention that we do not know if Amazfit’s Ares mask will meet the N95 standard as Huami didn’t mention it.
The Amazfit Aeri will also have a modular design that allows for adding accessories such as an eye shield or a fan so users can wear it while exercising and not worry about suffocation.
Long wait ahead
Huami says they have begun making prototypes of the Amazfit Aeri but it will not be available commercially for at least 6 months to a year. That is a pretty long time to wait but we won’t be surprised if another Chinese manufacturer beats them to it by launching a similar product.
While there is no info on the price, Huami has said that it plans to make it as affordable as its other products. We expect a price tag not less than $50 when the Aeri mask launches.
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