- Advanced Fingerprint Technology combines superior biometric performance and 360° readability with anti-spoofing protection, while exceeding industry standards for False Rejection Rate (3%) and False Acceptance Rate (0.002%)
- Login on your Windows computer (for Windows 10 please download the latest driver from the Kensington website) using Microsoft’s built-in Windows Hello login feature with just your fingerprint, no need to remember usernames and passwords; can be used with up to 10 different fingerprints so multiple users can login to the same computer
- One-way conversion of biometric data into a proprietary template format prevents re-creation, reverse-engineering or use for unintended purposes, thereby protecting the user from identity theft; All biometric data is encrypted and digitally signed using strong 256-bit advanced encryption standard and transport layer security technologies to prevent eavesdropping, tampering or fraud
- Works in any PC (including Surface Pro 9/9/7/6/5/4) or docking station USB A port (USB 2. 0, 3. 0, 3. 1); also works in a USB-C port with a USB-C male to USB-A female adapter (not included)
- FIDO U2F Certified – your fingerprint can protect your cloud based accounts such as Google, Dropbox, GitHub and Facebook with FIDO second-factor authentication (requires Chrome browser)
- Compatible with Windows Hello, Windows 10 (download latest driver from the Kensington website), 8 and 7; NOT compatible with Mac OS or Chrome OS; Compact design easily attaches to a standard key ring for convenient portability
- Password Manager Compatibility supports popular tools, like Dashlane, LastPass (Premium), Keeper (Premium) and Roboform, to allow the fingerprint to authenticate and automatically fill in usernames and passwords for websites.
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CajunDragon –
Received this today for my new laptop. I bought the 16” ASUS VivoBook with the Ryzen 7 top-tier CPU for $399 and the CPU is legit worth every penny, but the downside to the laptop is it doesn’t have a 144Hz display, fingerprint reader, or backlit keyboard.Seeing how cheap this was compared to other hardware I was hesitant, but Kensington is a brand I trust so I took the leap. It installed the needed drivers in Windows 11 Pro immediately on insertion and within two minutes I had it programmed and working for Windows Hello login, Microsoft 365, and OneDrive Personal Drive. Kensington pulled through.I am using it in the USB 2.0 port on the left side of the laptop and when it’s ready to read, it engages the blue light letting you know it’s ready to scan, then turns off as soon as the biometrics pass.It works quickly, even with 2.0 (lower power, why I chose it), and the driver it uses from Windows works well. I didn’t even get a hit for a second/better driver with Iobit DriverBooster Pro, so I am pleased Kensington delivered.It came rattling in the box, which I very much disliked, but it’s a solid component that works well. I recommend. I can’t speak for its longevity, yet, but I will if anything negative happens. No news is good news. Cheers!
ES –
Easy troubleshooting:1. This is a security hardware device. It must have direct access to your motherboard. Most laptops have a USB directly attached to the motherboard and do not run through a hub. But the USB ports on the FRONT of your desktop are not attached directly to your motherboard! It’s a hub! Therefore this device will not work as it detects the hub as a possible MIM (man in middle attack) and will correctly refuse to work.FIX: Buy a USB cable, run it to the back of the desktop PC and plug the finger reader into the other end, bit of tape to hold it to your table and reboot. Open the “hello” section and add it as you need it.Driver problems: Win11 had problems with this reader. But if you look at the dates on the reviews they are old, years old. It’s fixed for 99% of users now and requires nothing more than a reboot.WORST CASE SCENARIO: Driver won’t load? Manufacturer website has it all covered. Easy even for non techs.Failed Reads: Usually just moist fingers or read needs cleaning. Glasses cleaning cloths are the best. Do not use cleaning supplies or it may not work again.Hope this helps. I thoughly recommend it! It’s got more to offer if you need it and I have not one problem to report.
Nathan Wojo –
First off, it works. It’s fast, and it allows me to not have to type a PIN every time I want to use my desktop. I am using a USB extension so it sits on top of my desk. Super convenient.However, set up was not fun, to say the least. Not to sound like a loser, but I’m a computer science major, so when I say it wasn’t easy, it wasn’t easy. I did all of the basic stuff like installing the drivers and making sure it was plugged into the board directly. Their directions for installing the drivers are actually really good. My main issue was that Windows Hello was not working. I kept getting the message: “This option is currently unavailable.” First thing I checked was if biometrics was enabled. If you are having issues, this is probably why. Go to the local group policy editor and allow the use of biometrics. This still didn’t fix my issue with Windows Hello. I made my way to the event viewer, where I found out that the VeriMark was actually working, as it was posting events under biometrics. So it wasn’t a hardware issue. After browsing random forums for a while, I found a Reddit thread about WHfB not allowing biometrics. Turns out, I had to enable biometrics not only under the biometrics section, but under WHfB. I assume that because my OS is Win11 Pro, WHfB is used, which means I had to go back the to local group policy editor and disable certificate use for authentication, and enable biometrics.Based on other reviews, it seems this is a niche case, but if you are having similar issues, try what I said.
Sleepy25 –
UPDATE:I’ve had it about a month and a half. Or about 2 weeks past the return window. It got more and more fussy about reading our fingerprints. I thought it was just me because of dirt and oil and whatever on my hands from working in the garage. But my wife had the same issues.Now it’s just a useless piece of junk.I switched over to Digital Persona 4500 fingerprint reader. I haven’t had any issues since. You can find them on Amazon – but buying a used one on eBay from a reputable seller is the better bet. It also costs a lot less. They don’t come with drivers. However all you need to do is google Digital Persona 4500 driver and look for the HID Global website to find them. It’s no more complicated than downloading any other driver and installing it.Original:I’ve had it about a week and so far so good. I started looking at these when one of our kiddos somehow obtained our Windows pin #, then used that to obtain some other sensitive information from our desktop computer and got himself in a boatload of trouble….I’m using Win 10 and it was very easy to get it set up with Windows Hello. Now instead of entering a PIN or password we just touch our finger.I couldn’t get this to work with Dashlane. So we switched to NordPass and now instead of entering the master password to unlock it we just touch our finger.I initially encountered some issues with it going to sleep and not waking up as others have mentioned. After doing some research I double checked the BIOS settings to make sure the USB ports were powered even if the machine was off. That was how BIOS was set – so that wasn’t the issue.I then checked in device manager and under Power Management I had to uncheck a box that allowed the computer to turn it off to save power. Once I did that I haven’t had any issues with it not working.I love the small size of it. I’m not entirely sure the kiddos even know what it is.The adhesive on it was worthless. Even after cleaning the desk with an alcohol wipe and letting it dry the adhesive on it didn’t last a day. I replaced it with a good quality double sided tape and haven’t had any issues. There isn’t much weight to it – so you really do need to secure it to the desk for it to be usable.It’s much easier and faster to touch a finger and log into windows, and log into the password manager. And it keeps any kiddos from looking over our shoulders. It’s a win win situation. Couldn’t be happier so far. Will update if it doesn’t last or other issues crop up.
I M Byan –
Works well, easy to set up and worth the price.
Jack Schnabel –
This fingerprint reader definitely works, but it’s really bad at handling ANY changes to the original print you put in. If you’re slightly off angle (and I mean SLIGHTLY) it won’t work, if the humidity is different it won’t work, if your finger is remotely dirty it won’t work, etc etc. Conditions need to be perfect. It fails to read my finger 80% of the time, even when I’m being careful about the positioning.There’s a trick to getting it to work much better. I’ve programmed in the same finger a dozen times, focusing specifically on different angles and when the humidity/ temperature is drastically different and I’ve finally gotten it to a point where it works MOST (still not all) of the time.I recommend this only because it seems to be one of the only ones on the market, but man does it suck compared to the one built into every phone/laptop I’ve ever had.
Mack –
I like the product right out of the box! Also the product was delivered on time! The driver or delivery person did an awesome job! This person should get a raise! : )
William Igarta –
Easy to install. device works great
V. M. –
Installation: Windows 11 Home Edition.Not easy! why? it’s not plug and play. Driver installation is required which is straight forward as well.. just head to their website, download the driver, click install, hit next till it turns into finish and you’re done. Not this time, the driver offered for this product from it’s official source isn’t signed! Windows 11 hated it and refused to install it. I had to personally search Microsoft’s archives for 4 days trying literally 14 different versions of this driver until i gave up and tried one that was close enough for another product and then it finally worked! so why would you want to buy something that it took me (an IT Professional btw) 4 days to figure out how to get to work when it’s simply a USB fingerprint reader? because every other product is bulky and typically used in large offices and has a long wire, this is compact, smaller than a thumb drive and has a LED that indicates it’s receiving power and functional. It’s streamlined and compact and once configured can be plugged into any available USB A port and even works through conversion dongles such as USB C to USB A without resistance.Use Case: Windows 11 Home Edition.Being an USB A device in a USB C world, you might have to consider if you may need a dongle to use this if you’re a laptop owner without any USB A ports. Perhaps buy a monitor riser with USB A ports on the side and possibly some wireless charging for your phone (like I did) or an USB Extender. Only then can you plug it in and still have it easily accessible. My laptop comes with a fingerprint reader but I wanted the ease of access when I have it folded into tablet mode. Maybe you want additional security that only a fingerprint can provide. This does the job… 40% of the time with only a single fingerprint scan of the same digit. I recommend that you scan the same finger multiple times to increase it’s efficiency. That being said, scan as many fingers as you can on the orientation you intend to use it on. As you may read other reviews that offer insight, you’ll find that it’s oddly specific about finger placement and any obstruction will interfere with the same. I personally have scanned my index finger 6 different times and still never get it on the 2nd or 3rd attempt which is really annoying, but still eventually works and became second nature.Summary:Even though installation gave me a heart attack trying to do it on Windows 11, the official driver even though it is not signed and Microsoft considers it unsafe… works on Windows 10 machines and works almost immediately (you might have to unplug it and put it back in several times for it to show up). Sometimes I’ve experienced issues where the device isn’t recognized as for what it actually is in the device manager and needed to do several PC reboots and reinsertions of the fingerprint reader. Other times it just simply worked right away! It’s a gamble and if you’re looking for a challenge, this could be it. Maybe you’ll be lucky and it’ll be immediately pacified and work immediately. I would still buy another one if mine were to break sometime in the future (if the need were to ever arise, i doubt it will) and for a product that is under $40 in 2023, heck… why not.
Robatron –
I am old school so my history with PC fingerprint readers was not good. I purchased this for my Windows 11 setup and it integrated itself with my system very well. There has only been one occasion so far where it wouldn’t recognize my fingerprint 5 times in a row so it takes some getting used to but other than that I am very pleased with it and like that I don’t have to enter a PIN or password each time my computer wakes from sleep.