🔒 TEC Mini USB Fingerprint Reader: Password-Free Security for Windows 10 Hello Review

I bought two of these, the first one that allows me to log into my Win 10 tablet with my fingerprint and the second that allows me to log into my Win 10 laptop without lifting the lid to get to the integrated fingerprint scanner when it's on the dock. As others have pointed out, getting the system to recognize the device is an extra step, but it's simple and a one-time feature. WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW: 1. It works very well. Recognizes my fingers every time and logs me in quickly.2. The…

After plugging into my laptop's USB port, it automatically installed the necessary drivers to recognize the fingerprint reader. Setup went smoothly. The only thing I complain about is that it doesn't tell you how to encrypt/decrypt files and folders. I emailed tech support and they said you need to download a software called SmartID who sent me a link to get the software. I just want them to put it in the description so people know about it or put a link in the package. Otherwise everything…

I wanted something that would fit windows asap and have a usb port on the side of my monitor so this is perfect. Registration is very easy, and once set up, it's fast and accurate. The colors (black and brushed metal) are really understated - the tone matches most of my similar metal/black plastic items on my desk, allowing the reader to blend in properly.

I bought one of these from another brand about a year or less ago I think and it was so great that I decided to get another one for my other laptop. and so i got this one. It works just as well and that was a dream too. If you are wondering if you should get it. Just do it and thank me later. Easy to set up on Windows Hello. You will not regret it.

I have Windows 10 Pro version 21H1 and didn't need to install any drivers. Within 10 seconds of connecting the driver installed itself, I installed Windows Hello and it worked within 1-2 minutes. So far the reader is working very quickly and I have tried other unenrolled fingers which it has rejected so it seems to be working correctly. For the previous price I am absolutely worth the money to not have to type anything when logging in. As long as you have easy access to it. I used a long USB…

Needed a quicker way than PIN to unlock my kids computer; It was really cheap so I decided to give it a try. Windows 10 20H2 didn't recognize it right away, but showed up as an "optional" update in Windows Updates (much like the old reader I was able to reuse on my other kid's computer). Uses an "Elan" chip/driver which is very standard. Was able to enroll fingerprints in Windows Hello right after and definitely couldn't unlock unenrolled fingers (much to my kids' annoyance). I don't know if…

You need to add it first and let the device try to report "no drivers found". If you look at optional Windows updates at this point, there will be an optional update for (in my case) "Elan fingerprint sensor" or something similar. Install this, reboot and then enter the options in windows settings - then the fingerprint sensor option will appear in windows hello. (before it just says no fingerprint sensor found) I've spent quite a while updating Windows (didn't do "optional") and was a bit…

I bought two of these, the first which allows me to log into my win 10 tablet with my fingerprint and the second which allows me to log into my win 10 laptop without the Lift the lid to access the built-in fingerprint scanner when it is on the docking station. As others have pointed out, getting the system to recognize the device is an extra step, but it's simple and a one-time feature. WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW: 1. It works very well. Recognizes my fingers every time and logs me in…