What is Windows Hello?

[Windows Central Question]

New to the Windows world. Heard about Windows Hello and want to know more. What is it and how do I use it?

 

[RumoredNow]

Windows Hello is an alternate bio-metric log in method separate from, but backed up by, a password or PIN.

Methods that can be used include Fingerprint Reader and Retina Scan. Hello methods are available for Phone, Tablet, 2-in-1, Laptop and PC.

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[Ryujingt3]

It's a great new way to log in to your device. Although, sadly, at least on a mobile, results are hit and miss for whether it recognises your properly or not.

 

[dov1978]

I've never been fussed for it on my 950xl as it always took so long but it's so much faster in the fast ring Insider Updates as they've removed a few animations. Now it's quicker than entering a pin. The only issue I have now stopping me using it all the time is my phone spends most of the day in a windscreen mount in my work van. When I'm driving it's constantly vibrating/bouncing around to get a good look at my eyes plus it's just a bit too far away. Definitely too dangerous to try hold my eyes close to phone at 60mph lol

 

[RumoredNow]

Fingerprint reader on the Idol 4S seems pretty quick to me. Accurate enough after I trained myself and retrained the reader, I now use the finger tip and not the pad of the finger. Works for me... Everyone has a different style for the FP reader.

 

[jasqid]

Windows Hello is a love/hate for me. 50/50 it works or doesn't. And somebody needs reprimanded from either the Groove Team or the Hello team for this atrocity...