Why isn't my passcode and finger recognition working after turning it off at night?

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Passcode and finger recognition does not work

On my new I pad air finger recognition and passcode does not work after turning it off for the night

 

[HankAZ]

Re: Passcode and finger recognition does not work

On my new I pad air finger recognition and passcode does not work after turning it off for the night

That is true. After being powered off, you must enter the passcode to access the device. It's intentional.