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Review on DDSky USB Fingerprint Reader One-Pack - Portable Biometric Scanner for Windows 10 with Enhanced Windows Hello Features by Dusty Oner

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works for me on Windows 10 with latest updates

This fingerprint reader works for me on Windows 10 with Windows Hello and FIDO2 authentication with sites that support it (including Facebook, Github, Twitter, etc.) d . ) . I'm developing a website like this one and my laptop doesn't have a fingerprint reader, so I bought this device (mainly for testing, but will use it day in, day out too). Accuracy seems good, and even if he doesn't get it on the first read, just change position and try again. This usually happens on first or second contact. One of the problems is the complete lack of instructions. Nothing happens when you turn it on. You'll hear a beep that Windows recognizes a new USB device, but there's no tooltip and you don't need to set up fingerprints. I spent a good 15 minutes unplugging and plugging it back in, trying to figure out what to do next. In fact, the device does not require any additional configuration and software; It's ready to use as soon as you plug it in, but you'll need to enroll your fingerprints in your Windows login options. Part of the confusion is that I already had the Windows sign-in options enabled and the fingerprint isn't recognized. reader until you close it and open it again. So, here is what you need to do: 1. Plug in the device and wait until you hear the USB device beep in Windows 102. Press the WIN key or click on the Windows icon in the taskbar3. Type "Windows Hello" or "Sign in to Windows". and you will see the menu item "Login Options"4. Click Windows Hello Fingerprint to set up your fingerprints. If the text under "

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Big and bulky