How to scan biometrics
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Make sure the face is clean.
- If sand, dirt, or other debris is on the face, wipe it off
- If the nose is wet, blow it dry
- If the nose is covered in fur, brush it out
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Scan front of your dog’s face.
- Make sure the dog’s face is facing the camera to capture the nose print from the front
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Make sure to scan in a bright light.
- A daytime outdoor setting or a room with plenty of light is preferred
- Avoid direct sunlight or strong lighting such as pin lights
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Slowly move back and forth at a set distance.
- Keep the distance between the dog’s nose and the phone between 10-20cm (4-8 inches), moving slowly back and forth
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Tilt your phone as your dog’s face moves.
- Orient your phone vertically if your dog is sitting upright, and horizontally if they’re lying down
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Selfie-mode scans are now available!
- Steadily scan your dog with selfie mode while holding them in your arms or sitting alongside them
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Press and hold the sound button while scanning.
- Dog’s favorite sounds help scan the nose by drawing attention towards the camera
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Try scanning while the dog's asleep.
- If your dog’s nose is facing front in bright surroundings, you can easily take a nose print while asleep