In this post, we will learn about how to set up Windows Hello facial recognition and fingerprint reader on your Surface device. To get hands-on with this latest bio-metric authentication, you first need to make sure that Windows 11/10 on your Surface is updated. Check Windows Update and Security settings in Windows and see if your operating system is up-to-date. If you see any available updates, just download and install them on your machine. Actually, setting Windows Hello is very simple. Just head over to your sign-in options in Accounts Settings on your Surface device, and you will see Windows Hello there. Check out the step-by-step instruction to set up facial recognition on your Surface device.
Set up facial recognition or Windows Hello
If you are not sure with the recognition, click on “Improve Recognition” and scan your face again with a different look. Once you have done this, you can use Windows Hello to Sign in.
Set up Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint reader provides you the convenience of unlocking your device quickly with one simple touch. With a fingerprint reader set up in your Surface device, you don’t need to worry about remembering a password again. To set up the fingerprint reader on your Surface Pro, you will need a Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID (available at retail in the U.S. only). Check out the step-by-step instruction to set up a fingerprint reader on your Surface device.
Set up the fingerprint reader
See this post if Windows Hello does not recognize Face or Fingerprint.
