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Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode?

I have been wondering lately: If I call a company for whatever reason and need to unlock my screen during the call, can the company/entity on the other end of the line see the PIN i use to unlock my screen?

Bonus question: what if I need to open my password manager or input a pin into another app (authentication or otherwise requesting pin) that is not affiliated with the company I am calling?

I'm mainly interested how it works on android but my curiosity wouldn't mind if someone has insights into other platforms as well..

( 6 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by Randolf_Scott on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @11:22AM (#30856416)
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by TowerTall on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @10:23AM (#30855613)
If your webcam is on and is in use as part of the call and you have positioned it in such a way that they can see what you type on your keyboard. Then yes otherwise no.
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by uberman on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @08:52AM (#30854455)
Do you see it on your screen? If so, and you are sharing that screen then most likely yes, otherwise no.
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by wingerlang on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @09:50AM (#30855207)
On iOS it depends. For example, if you are typing in a password-tagged field a screen recording will not display the content+keyboard. I would assume screen sharing follow the same behavior. So basically, it depends..
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by somanynails on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @08:54AM (#30854501)
Well, when I'm in a call the call widget is usually the first to show up after I have unlocked the screen. I am not sharing the screen explicitly through any app.
Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? by db48x on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @08:50AM (#30854437)
No