Windows 10 offers different protection solutions to unlock the computer in total safety, in addition to the insertion of the classic password.With Windows Hello, for example, we can take advantage of facial recognition or fingerprints to quickly access the device.
Windows Hello works with numerous devices, including those of Samsung.Using one of the smartphones of the South Korean company it is possible, in fact, to unlock the computer, without inserting the password.A very fast system that does not require remembering an alphanumeric code.Windows Hello is compatible, not only with the latest smartphones, but also with other Samsung devices.The important thing is that Android 6 is installed on the devices.0 (Marshmallow) or a later version (Nougat 7.0).
There are two elements necessary to access a Windows computer through the smartphone.In addition to Windows Hello, Samsung Flow must be on the computer (to download from the Windows Store).App which, of course, must also be present on the phone.
Steps to enable functionality
Once the Samsung Flow application has been installed, and controlled that your device is compatible with Windows Hello, in order to unlock a Windows computer you need to put actions into practice.Quiet, it's very simple and quick.After configuring the system, it will no longer be necessary in the future, in fact, to repeat the operation.First, it will be necessary to associate the two devices through the Bluetooth connection.
Device registration
Once this is done, open the Windows Hello page.Don't you know how to do it?It is very easy.From the search bar (you will find it on the bottom left), type "settings" and from here click on the "Account".Now, select the "Access options" item and record the device.The computer will ask you to enter a PIN code.That's all.From this moment on, to block the device, just use the reader for the fingerprints of your Samsung smartphone (or tablet).
Check if Windows Hello is present
As mentioned, only updated computers have the Windows Hello functionality.To check if the PC is compatible, go again on "access options" (repeating the steps described above) and check if the functionality is present.Otherwise, you just have to update the operating system.