Windows 10 Hello

What is Windows Hello?

Windows Hello is a more personal way to sign in to your Windows 10 devices with just a look or a touch. You’ll get enterprise-grade security without having to type in a password. Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, and most PCs with fingerprint readers are ready to use Windows Hello now, and more devices that can recognize your face and iris are coming soon. Select the Start button , and then click on Settings (A). In the Settings window, select the Accounts option (B). Select the Sign-in options in the Accounts window to set up Windows Hello. Under Windows Hello, you’ll see options for face, fingerprint, or iris if your PC has a fingerprint reader or a camera that supports it. Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to sign in with a quick swipe or glance. You might be asked to add a PIN before you can set up Windows Hello.

Fingerprint Sign-In

In the Sign-in Options screen, scroll down to the Fingerprint option (under Windows Hello), and click the Set up button. If the Set Up button is disabled, you must assign a PIN to your Microsoft account. In the Sign-in Options screen, click Add under the PIN heading and following the prompts assign a PIN to your account. Next, click on Get started button in the Welcome screen. Swipe your finger across your PC’s fingerprint reader. In order to set up windows Hello, you are required to repeat the swipe a few times.

Facial Sign-In

In order to use the facial recognition sign-in feature of Windows Hello, you must have hooked up a camera. Once you are in the Sign-in options screen, you will see the Face section under Windows Hello with a Set up button underneath.  Click this button followed by the Get started button in the Welcome screen.  You will be asked to enter your PIN. Then, the set up will ask you to look directly at your screen. That's it! Use your face the next time you want to unlock your device. If you wear glasses, select Improve recognition to go through the setup again with and without them. This will help make sure you are recognized either way. Click Finish to complete the setup. If you want to remove facial recognition, just click the Remove button under Sign-in options > Face. Now that you have set up facial recognition or fingerprint, you can try to sign in without any password. Tap to wake up your locked Windows and the system will bring up your camera or fingerprint sensor to recognize you. After recognition match, your PC is unlocked.