ARCANITE USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows 10 Hello, 0.05s 360-Degree Sensor Security Device, AKFSD-07

Worth every penny. This tiny USB fingerprint reader completely solved a daily annoyance in my desk setup. I keep my laptop closed and connected to external monitors, and this allows me to securely log in with my fingerprint without ever opening the lid. Setup was quick, recognition is fast and reliable, and it integrates seamlessly with my laptop’s existing fingerprint login. A small accessory that makes a big difference in convenience and workflow—especially if you use an external monitor setup full time.

I've had a few finger print readers that support Windows Hello but most of them are slow and/or randomly stop reading and require re-enrolment. I've had this reader for almost 2 years and it still reads instantly. I will tap it as fast as I can and it will still work. I compare it to the reliability and speed of Apple's Touch ID. I can also go to the bathroom and wash my hands and come back to my desk and it will still read reliably without having to dry my hands for 20mins to get them perfectly dry. I have my Bitwarden password managed set to lock when I lock my computer so I'm constantly typing my password to unlock the computer and then again to unlock Bitwarden. Now I just tap my finger to unlock windows and another tap to unlock Bitwarden. I also have my middle finger tied to my admin account so when I get a UAC prompt, I just tap my middle finger. This saves me so much time throughout the day as an IT professional. I have my reader stuck to the bottom of my desk at the end of a USB extension cable where it's easy to tap.

As a licensed clinical professional and healthcare administrator, I’m constantly accessing sensitive patient records and protected files on a secure workstation. I purchased the ARCANITE USB Fingerprint Reader to streamline access and improve data security without the hassle of typing a password multiple times a day. I'm currently running this device on an Asus TUF ROG laptop equipped with an AMD processor, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, AMD Radeon 8GB dedicated graphics, and Windows 11 Professional. It plugs directly into a USB port (not via a USB hub), as I’ve read several mixed reviews regarding reduced functionality when routed through hubs. I took that advice seriously, and I believe it contributed to the device’s solid performance so far. Pros: Effortless Login: Signing in and unlocking the workstation is as easy as a single touch. It saves time and reduces frustration—especially in clinical or professional environments where efficiency and confidentiality matter. Compact & Lightweight: Although the construction is basic and feels quite minimalistic, it's discreet and doesn’t obstruct adjacent USB ports. Plug and Play: Installation was straightforward. Windows Hello recognized the reader immediately, and setup took less than five minutes. Secure Access: For a behavioral health professional, fast access must be paired with HIPAA-conscious security. This reader strikes a practical balance. Cons: Basic Build: The physical device feels a bit flimsy. Based on build quality alone, I would have estimated a retail value closer to $15. Occasional Delay: There have been rare moments of brief lag during fingerprint recognition, though not enough to disrupt workflow. Final Thoughts: If you're using a high-performance AMD system with Windows 11 Pro, and you prefer fast, password-free access to your machine, this is a solid little tool. While it won’t impress you with fancy features or premium design, it gets the job done. From a medical and professional standpoint, I’d recommend it—with the caveat that it works best when plugged directly into the machine.

I added a TEC brand reader to my main laptop a few years ago and it has worked flawlessly. Purchased a new laptop for just our financial stuff and purchased this reader to go with it and it rarely works. Plugged it in, mapped two different fingerprints, works fine the first couple of times then quits working. I map two fingers because I have a tendency to not wear gloves and get cuts on my fingers preventing a successful scan. Whenever it would not scan on the new laptop I would scan the same finger using the TEC reader on my main laptop and it would work fine. Then I used the TEC scanner on the new laptop and it worked fine so it wasn't the laptop or my fingers. I ended up throwing this away and getting another TEC reader and again, works flawlessly on the new laptop. Don't waste your money on this one as it is truly worthless.

I was skeptical about this product, USB Finger Print Reader versus built into the keyboard, but I had an older computer with a vast amount of data. I needed MFA Protection, a Stable Product, and a good value for the money. Guess what, it works as advertised, its compatible with my old HP, and meets expectations.

Review Update Sept 14, 2022 This works so well I've ordered one for my wife's laptop. Not only is this a quick and easy way to log onto our computers but it also prevents others from visually capturing our passwords or PIN. Review update April 12, 2022 This fingerprint reader is great. It very quickly reads my fingerprint, logging into my windows 10 desktop. I've tried my other fingers (not recorded) and they won't falsely let me gain access. Only my recorded finger works. Great product. Initial Review March 27, 2022 With a laptop and phone that have fingerprint readers I wanted one for my desktop PC also. I ordered this from Amazon on Saturday and it arrived the next morning (how do they do that!). I plugged the fingerprint reader into a front panel USB 2.0 port, then set up the fingerprint reader using User account modifications built into Windows 10. It was quick and simple to set up and it works like a charm. My desktop comes out of sleep in about 4 seconds, then with the fingerprint reader just one more second and I'm in and ready to go. FYI I'm using a Windows 10 Local account, not Windows Hello I recommend this fingerprint reader.

got two computers, a win10 laptop and a win11 desktop. had no trouble whatsoever with the laptop, plugged in, gave it a minute for set up, and it was good to go. wish i could say the same for windows 11. it does NOT work out of box, and i tried every solution to get it to work i could think of. ultimately, device manager just keeps throwing error 10. this error indicates one of two problems. bad driver, or bad device. can rule out the driver i guess, as it works properly on windows 10. i did every workaround i could think of. disable power management for usb devices, uninstall and reinstall directly from manufacture website (big yikes on the site, btw...). heck, went so far as to manually copy the drivers from the laptop. it gets 3 stars, because it does technically work. just not where i intended to use it..

I'm using it with my Alienware M15 R6 laptop with Windows 11 Pro and it is working flawless with Windows's Hello. It even works better that the integrated fingerprint reader in my HP Envy 15 360 work laptop. It is plug and play and not drivers needed, Windows recognize it and let enable the Fingerprint recognition feature. I love that it is compact and that it doesn't interfere with the connection of the near USB port. I believe that the $30 that I pay are worth for giving my gaming lay and upgrade, comparing othe fingerprint reader around.

Dirt cheap but works with windows hello no problem. Didn't need to install driver manually. As soon as I plugged it in, Windows 11 recognized it right away and offered to use Hello to login. It's not perfect as sometimes it takes 2 times before it'll recognize my fingerprint but probably because I plugged it under my monitor so I can't see where the sensor is when putting my finger on it. If you probably use a usb extension and set it on your desk, it'll probably work 99.9 percent of the time. Good stuff.

Ürün yurtdışından gelmesine rağmen hızlı bir şekilde elime ulaştı. Ama paketlemesi pek iyi değildi. Windows 11 otomatik olarak tanımadı fakat ürünün resmi sitesinden gerekli driveri indirip kurunca hemen tanıdı. 10 parmak izi ekleme özelliği var. Parmağınızı hemen algılıyor ve Windows açılıyor. Facebook,youtube vs gibi daha bir çok site için de yine kendi resmi sitesinden indireceğiniz smart-id yazılımı ile parmak izi ile oturum açma özelliği var. Bu sitelerde oturum açma bilgilerini saklayıp her sistem kurduğunuzda smart-id programına import ederek kullanabiliyorsunuz. Şu an için bir sorun yaşamadan kullanıyorum. Bilgisayarı her açtığımda şifre girme derdinden kurtuldum. Alacak kişilere kesinlikle tavsiye ederim...

Cómodo, rapido y funcional.

Tellement bien que j'en ai racheté ! Pratique pour se connecter à son ordinateur sans code pin ou mot de passe, pour éviter les yeux baladeurs...fonctionne très bien !

J'ai jeté mon dévolu sur ce modèle de lecteur d'empreintes pour ne pas avoir à taper mon mot de passe Windows. Il suffit de le brancher et il est directement reconnu. Ensuite il suffit d'aller dans les paramètres Windows pour créer une connexion via Windows Hello et on vous demande d'ajouter une empreinte. A partir de là, il faut suivre les indications pour que votre empreinte soit bien sauvegarder selon divers positions de votre doigt. Une fois sur la page de connexion Windows, il vous suffit de poser votre doigt pour accéder à votre compte. Globalement ça fonctionne bien. Parfois en fonction de comment on pose son doigt, il arrive que le premier essai ne soit pas validé. Alors je bouge un peu mon doigt et la détection se fait. J'avais peur des avis négatifs qui disaient que ça ne fonctionnait pas ou bien que taper son mot de passe ça allait plus vite. Perso je pense que ces gens là ne savent pas s'en servir et/ou sont trop exigences (dans le sens où si ça ne répond pas immédiatement à la première pose du doigt, c'est que c'est nul). Chez moi ça fonctionne bien. Dernier point : en fonction des applications ou des sites internes, vous pouvez également utiliser le dongle. Par exemple ma banque accepte d'ajouter une connexion via ce genre d'outil. Je l'ai donc ajouté dans mes connexions sécurisées et je me connecte au site internet via le dongle. Pareil pour vos comptes Outlook par exemple.