Windows Hello Biometric Security Peripherals

Windows Hello is a personal, secure way to sign in to your Windows 10 or 11 devices using biometrics or a PIN. It offers enterprise-grade security without the need to remember complex passwords.

No. Standard webcams cannot be used for Windows Hello. Facial recognition requires a camera with a specific Infrared (IR) sensor to accurately map your features and ensure that a photo or video cannot be used to spoof the system.

No. One of the primary security benefits of Windows Hello is that your biometric data never leaves your device. It is converted into a mathematical representation, encrypted, and stored locally on the hardware’s Secure Enclave or TPM (Trusted Platform Module).

Windows Hello always requires a backup PIN to be set up during the initial configuration. If you are wearing a mask, have a bandaged finger, or the lighting is too poor for the sensor, you can simply enter your PIN to gain access.

Yes. Most of our Windows Hello peripherals are designed for immediate use. Once plugged into a USB port, Windows will typically recognise the device and allow you to configure it immediately through the 'Sign-in options' in your account settings.

Yes. These devices are fully compatible with both standard Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business (WHfB), making them suitable for individual users and large-scale corporate deployments alike.