Originally Posted by
pdch I will be the first to admit that I was a little disappointed when I tried to use Window Hello on my new 950xl. It seemed that it would only work maybe one out of ten tries, so I would mostly just use the pin. I was bored one day, so decided to try to improve recognition and give it another try - and then I discovered what is literally directing people to go wrong - "Move Closer"
I noticed that when I had both of my eyes in the little window when trying to improve recognition, I would be prompted to move closer until only one eye was visible, then it would tell me it couldn't see me anymore. I also noticed that when it prompted me to move closer, but I ignored it, the progress bar would continue to progress without any problem.
So I decided to just pick a comfortable spot for myself, where I would normally want to hold the phone to unlock it. Absolutely ignoring EVERY "move closer" prompt - I re-ran the recognition procedure, and then did "improve recognition" four more times from about the same distance.
And now the biggest key, I now hold my phone at as close to the same distance as when I ran recognition procedure and when it says "move closer" I actually just open my eyes just a little wider. BAM! It now unlocks EVERY time!
Hope this helps others!
Agreed.
There's no need to Calibrate too much close to display.
Just start Windows Hello calibration on regular/normal distance from screen, with both eyes centered on screen, looking slightly lower at Microsoft logo, and without moving or closing your eyes.
Repeat the same way other 3 times on different conditions (completely dark room, dimmer lights room and outside in the morning or afternoon with natural light -not in direct sunlight) and you're good to go forever, no need to never calibrate again.
1 second (2 seconds Max) unlock, and 99,9% success rate
