How to Get and Use Roblox Face Tracking – The Complete Guide
Learn about the new face tracking feature at Roblox, presented at the 2021 Developers Convention and released in August 2023. In this complete guide, you will learn how to access face tracking, how to activate it and how to use it in the game.
How to get face tracking in Roblox
1.1 Find out if you have access to:
Face tracking is being rolled out to users in waves, so it won't be available to everyone right away. Users who have verified their email address, use the voice chat feature, and are over the age of 13 may be selected for beta testing. Any user under the age of 13 will not be able to access the feature.
1.2 Check settings:
Go to the Roblox website or app and open your profile settings by selecting "Settings" from the menu. Go to the "Privacy" section and scroll down to the "Microphone and camera input" section. If you have access to the feature, you will see a button with a camera icon and the text “Use the camera to animate your avatar with movement”.
How to Use Face Tracking in Roblox
Check compatibility:
Not all apps support face tracking. To find out if your application is compatible, check the icons in the Communications section of the About page. Devices that support face tracking will have a camera icon.
Activate face tracking:
Once you've landed on the face-tracking-enabled app, open settings and select your device's camera. This will activate the face tracking feature. Now your avatar will copy your movements in real time.
Face Tracking Security in Roblox
Security clarification:
When you authorize Roblox to use face tracking on your account, the analysis takes place solely on your device and no data is sent to Roblox servers or third parties.
Temporary data storage:
Your face video and analysis data is only stored in the temporary memory of your device and is deleted after the animation keyframes are created.
Confidentiality:
Analysis and video information is not shared with other Roblox users or third parties.
Conclusion:
Now you know how to get and use Roblox face tracking. Make sure your app supports this feature and enable it in the settings to enjoy the new unique ability to animate your avatar. Rest assured that this feature is secure as the analysis only takes place on your device and is not shared with Roblox servers or third parties.