TEC Mini USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 11/10 Hello, TEC TE-FPA2 Bio-Metric Fingerprint Scanner PC Dongle for Password-Free and File Encryption, 360° Touch Speedy Matching Security Key

We work in a small family medicine office running Windows 10 and 11. These devices worked GREAT for our office and added an extra layer of security to our workstations. Now, when I first plugged the devices in, it takes a few minutes for Windows to install the necessary drivers to recognize the device. At first, the devices weren't recognized and Windows Hello was telling me it was unavailable. I rebooted the troubled computers and within a couple minutes it came right up, this was for a Windows 10 and 11 laptop. My Windows 11 desktop and laptop for our admin staff came right up no reboot necessary, so if at first it doesn't work, give it about 2-5 minutes and try again. They read and recognize our fingerprints very easily and registration was super easy. They are secure and appear to work as advertised, a budget friendly level of security that truly helped our office. It is also about the same size as a USB transmitter for a keyboard or mouse, so it doesn't affect the laptop sitting normally or anything, we are running HP EliteBook's at our office for laptops, and I have a USB hub/conference speaker plugged into our Dell Optiplex towers for the desktop machines, no matter where it it plugged in it is recognized and easily read. Highly recommend!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I was about to spend almost $100 on the best scanner I could find but I tried this one on a whim. At first it didn't work on a powered charging 3.O USB port. Then I plugged in a 4 port USB hub that provided 4 USB ports and WHAM! this thing is crazy fast! I can barely touch my finger on the scanner it unlocks the screen instantly. I think it couldn't handle the 3.0 port or the power but it works like lightning when run through this cheap USB hub. It is well worth the $23.00 this thing costs. I am HAPPY!

This fingerprint reader works 10 times better than the one on my cellphone. It takes fingerprint readings multiple times of overlapping sections of your finger until it has a relatively large area of your fingerprint information stored making it less finicky when you use it. I don't know if this is a feature of the reader of Windows 11, but it sure takes the hassle out of using it. It can read your print from any angle just as the description above says. Excellent product, I am very satisfied with it.

I've had reasonably good success with using this device with Windows 11. There are times when it doesn't recognize my fingerprints though. I've rerun the setup 3-4 times, and it seems to be working fairly reliably now. Login is nearly instantaneous, and the build quality appears to be good. Overall, I am very satisfied with how well it works.

great product! Easy to install, makes logging onto the computer and unlocking it SO SIMPLE and fast

Does not appear to work properly with Windows 11 Pro 24H2. The device is recognized as working in Device Manager. Required Credential and Biometric services are all running, but device remains unavailable in Hello settings. AI search for answers replied with "The problem appears to be related to compatibility between the ELAN fingerprint driver and Windows 11 ... Microsoft has acknowledged this." I lack local permissions to investigate deeper. Sigh. Not plug and play.

I ordered 2 of these. Both have worked as advertised. My one complaint does not have to do with the units themselves. They come in a cardboard card, encased in a blister pack. The first one I opened, fortunately, had a bit of separation in the cardboard card, showing me that it could be opened easily, with instructions to obtain the manual online with a QR code inside of what was actually a folded over card. The second one was another story, as I could not separate the card, and had to resort to cutting the blister pack to get the dongle out, since I already had the manual. Maybe the factory could put a tab on one edge, or a fingertip cut-out, to allow easy separation of the card? Otherwise, I am happy right now with the purchase, and will still give it 5 stars!

Works as expected on Windows 11. Quickly recognizes fingerprint.