Kensington FIDO U2F and FID02 USB-A Security Key and Fingerprint Reader - Windows, macOs, Chrome

This is not a windows hello reader. The fingerprint scanner is fused to chip so unlikely to spoof and is used as alternative to on-device-stored pin-code (can be any symbols and long, same as password) to unlock certificate on device. Use of fingerprints is optional, can be used with pin-code only. Works with Google ID, Apple ID, Microsoft Cloud Account, Technically is should be able to work for Windows login, but not as a part of Hello, due to this is NOT a biometric device, but an actual certificate smart-card.

Do NOT buy this fingerprint reader if you want to use it with Windows Hello to logon to your computer. The ad is not clear unless you drill down through questions to finally find the answer. I didn't drill down far enough before ordering this and paying for it. The fact that it is NOT Windows Hello compatible should have been prominently stated in the description. I'll be returning this and purachsing another brand than Kensington since they can be clear in their product descriptions.

Great product

This device is a great idea and definitely got my attention. However the shipping was horrible and took too long to become available. In addition the device did not work on most devices. The USB C technology being used with fingerprinting had to come equipped on your device prior for this to work. It does not operate like the traditional USB fingerprint readers which I have now gone back to. This technology will be great when they get it right but I would wait a few generations so you are not frustrated and disappointed as I was. Finally, I took multiple steps as given on the website, downloaded drivers, and other add ons per instructions and nothing worked. The hardest part is for the price this should be a plug and play and it is not. Definitely not with the time, money, or frustration at this time.Update: I reached out directly to Kensington and per their customer support this device does not support Windows despite the logo being advertised in the images here under the sell item.

So I have an older version of this fingerprint reader I've been using for 3yrs on my desktop machine - it works flawlessly but doesn't support Passkey storage function. This is advertised as supporting Passkeys and in fact does support them - however, it can NOT be used for Windows Hello Login or Authentication.In simple terms, you can't login to windows with it or use it for anything other than a ubi-key type passkey device. so you'd need the older one to login to windows AND this one if you wanted that functionality.Absolutley worthless IMHO.

I use this for Windows Hello login.

When plugged in to Windows 10 you will be asked for you Windows pin. Ig you don't have one you may still be asked for one. This was required by Band of American.

Contrary to the description and title of the device, this is not a fingerprint reader. This device is only a fingerpint-protected FIDO2 provider device.It works quickily and easily with Windows Hello etc, only as a FIDO2 device similar to a YubiKey etc. This is not a fingerprint reader that will allow you to use your fingerprint on Windows Hello compatible software such as password managers like Bitwarden, Dashlane, etc or as a biometric device for two-factor authentication (2fa).As a FIDO2 device which it is, I would give this a high rating. As a "Security Key and Fingerprint Reader" as it is titled, it's a zero-star, because it is not a fingerprint reader.