--- product_id: 1263542 title: "KByte Fingerprint Security Reader" brand: "k-byte" price: "10302 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "K Byte" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/1263542-kbyte-fingerprint-security-reader store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Fast Recognition USB Compatibility Secure Access KByte Fingerprint Security Reader **Brand:** k-byte **Price:** 10302 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔑 Secure Your Space, One Touch at a Time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KByte Fingerprint Security Reader by k-byte - **How much does it cost?** 10302 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1263542-kbyte-fingerprint-security-reader) ## Best For - k-byte enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted k-byte brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unlock Your World:** Experience seamless security with just a touch. - • **Compact & Portable:** Take your security on the go, wherever you are. - • **User-Friendly Setup:** Easily enroll multiple fingerprints for family or team access. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works effortlessly with any USB-enabled device. - • **Lightning-Fast Recognition:** Get instant access in less than a second. ## Overview The KByte Fingerprint Security Reader is a cutting-edge USB device that provides fast and secure access through advanced thumbprint recognition technology. Designed for professionals on the move, it offers universal compatibility and a user-friendly setup, making it the perfect solution for enhancing your digital security. ## Description All Components FINGERPRINTID Thumbprint Security USB Reader Review: Works flawlessly with Windows 8.1 and 10. For Windows 7, issues with browser extensions. Only good for Windows logon. - Works great with Windows 10. It's basically plug and play. It will automatically detect and install the drivers. After that, go to sign in options, create your pin, and enroll your fingers. For Windows 7, you will have to use the latest drivers and disable the browser function. It works for logging in, but not perfect for browser add-on. The irony is that this product is probably discontinued and made before Windows 10, but it works perfectly for that OS. I wouldn't worry about not getting support from the manufacturer. If you are using Windows 10 and can't get this device to work, I'm going to put my money on user error. Either that, you were unlucky and got a DOA. Just return it and get it exchanged. For this price, it's a bargain and should stock up on this. I see other brands selling for way more. This also comes with 2 different length cords. A 20 inch and an 80 inch USB cord.. Are you kidding me? All for 12 bucks? The base of this device is rubber and grips very nicely to the table as you slide your finger. No need to use double sided tape which makes this device portable. So let me summarize this. If you're using Windows 8.1 or 10. Buy this. The only difference between this and others is the price you're paying for. Windows 10 comes with their own software called Windows Hello. You will not be using any software that comes with the reader. This means that all fingerprint readers will be treated as generic. I've tested this to work perfectly with Active Directory and local authentication. It's a different story if you're on Windows 7. You are dependent on the software that this reader comes with. Since this device is pretty old, there's a compatibility issue with Internet browsers. You won't be able to use this to authenticate to certain websites. It's best suited to be used for Windows authentication only. I've tested this with Active Directory and works well. The one negative part about this product is its packaging. The clamshell packaging is thick. Normally you use a scissor to cut open one part and pry the rest with your hands. Not this one. You'll have to cut all 3 sides with some heavy duty scissors. If you don't, you can cut your hands digging the product out. Review: An Oldie But A Goodie! - Item works perfectly with my Windows 10. I use it to sign in to my windows account without using a password. It is highly recommended that you swipe your finger on the sensor in a slow and consistent way so that it can read your finger accurately. Otherwise it will have a hard time being able to detect if it is you. If you don't have a pin set-up yet to log-in to windows, not a password, but a pin, it will have you set one up after setting up the fingerprint reader. This is because if there are a number of failed attempts of trying to sign-in with the fingerprint reader, which can happen from things such as moving your finger too fast, moving your finger across at inconsistent angles, unclean fingers, unclean fingerprint reader, etc, it will lock out the option of being able to sigh-in with it. Then, to get into windows, it will require you to type your pin to verify that it is you. Afterwards, your fingerprint reader will be unlocked so that you can use it in the future. The device was packaged in 2005, but the item still works perfectly with windows 10. The item does come with 2 installation drivers on CD's. One is if you have Windows 2000/XP which is sealed with the fingerprint reader. The second driver CD is is external to the packaging as is given to you if you are installing the device for windows 7/8. In windows 10, there is absolutely no need to install any software from the included discs that come with the device. Again that is for windows 10. It's practically plug and play with windows 10. However, you still have to set it up in windows 10 so that you can use the device. To do this in windows 10: 1. Plug fingerprint reader in to your PC with the include USB cable 2. Type "sign-in options" into the "Type here to search" area on the task bar at the bottom of your screen. 3. Click on the best match which is highlighted in blue. You will be brought to "sign-in options" within the settings of windows 10. 4. Under "Windows Hello" there should be the word "Fingerprint" with a grey box under it that says "Set up". Click on the grey "Set up" box. 5. Click on the grey box that says "Get started" 6. If you already created a pin to log-in to windows with, it will ask you to type in our pin. If you have not yet set up a pin, which is different that a password, then just go through what it tells you to do. If no pin has been set-up yet, it will ask you to swipe your finger on the reader. 7. After you are through the setting up the reader, and pin if you haven't already, you are good to go. The next time you start up windows 10, it may ask you for your pin. Ignore this and just swipe your finger over the reader slow in the same way you set it up. If it doesn't work the first time, do it again. It should work if you move your finger as you did when you set it up. I have no problems with this device and it works well for me in windows 10. :) ## Features - All Components FINGERPRINTID Thumbprint Security USB Reader ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #851 in Security & Surveillance Biometrics | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 326 Reviews | ## Images ![KByte Fingerprint Security Reader - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rM2rUbpsL.jpg) ![KByte Fingerprint Security Reader - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MdMeHTtzL.jpg) ![KByte Fingerprint Security Reader - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716f4IxDxnL.jpg) ![KByte Fingerprint Security Reader - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91e8newJl7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works flawlessly with Windows 8.1 and 10. For Windows 7, issues with browser extensions. Only good for Windows logon. *by D***Y on September 24, 2016* Works great with Windows 10. It's basically plug and play. It will automatically detect and install the drivers. After that, go to sign in options, create your pin, and enroll your fingers. For Windows 7, you will have to use the latest drivers and disable the browser function. It works for logging in, but not perfect for browser add-on. The irony is that this product is probably discontinued and made before Windows 10, but it works perfectly for that OS. I wouldn't worry about not getting support from the manufacturer. If you are using Windows 10 and can't get this device to work, I'm going to put my money on user error. Either that, you were unlucky and got a DOA. Just return it and get it exchanged. For this price, it's a bargain and should stock up on this. I see other brands selling for way more. This also comes with 2 different length cords. A 20 inch and an 80 inch USB cord.. Are you kidding me? All for 12 bucks? The base of this device is rubber and grips very nicely to the table as you slide your finger. No need to use double sided tape which makes this device portable. So let me summarize this. If you're using Windows 8.1 or 10. Buy this. The only difference between this and others is the price you're paying for. Windows 10 comes with their own software called Windows Hello. You will not be using any software that comes with the reader. This means that all fingerprint readers will be treated as generic. I've tested this to work perfectly with Active Directory and local authentication. It's a different story if you're on Windows 7. You are dependent on the software that this reader comes with. Since this device is pretty old, there's a compatibility issue with Internet browsers. You won't be able to use this to authenticate to certain websites. It's best suited to be used for Windows authentication only. I've tested this with Active Directory and works well. The one negative part about this product is its packaging. The clamshell packaging is thick. Normally you use a scissor to cut open one part and pry the rest with your hands. Not this one. You'll have to cut all 3 sides with some heavy duty scissors. If you don't, you can cut your hands digging the product out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Oldie But A Goodie! *by A***M on April 29, 2017* Item works perfectly with my Windows 10. I use it to sign in to my windows account without using a password. It is highly recommended that you swipe your finger on the sensor in a slow and consistent way so that it can read your finger accurately. Otherwise it will have a hard time being able to detect if it is you. If you don't have a pin set-up yet to log-in to windows, not a password, but a pin, it will have you set one up after setting up the fingerprint reader. This is because if there are a number of failed attempts of trying to sign-in with the fingerprint reader, which can happen from things such as moving your finger too fast, moving your finger across at inconsistent angles, unclean fingers, unclean fingerprint reader, etc, it will lock out the option of being able to sigh-in with it. Then, to get into windows, it will require you to type your pin to verify that it is you. Afterwards, your fingerprint reader will be unlocked so that you can use it in the future. The device was packaged in 2005, but the item still works perfectly with windows 10. The item does come with 2 installation drivers on CD's. One is if you have Windows 2000/XP which is sealed with the fingerprint reader. The second driver CD is is external to the packaging as is given to you if you are installing the device for windows 7/8. In windows 10, there is absolutely no need to install any software from the included discs that come with the device. Again that is for windows 10. It's practically plug and play with windows 10. However, you still have to set it up in windows 10 so that you can use the device. To do this in windows 10: 1. Plug fingerprint reader in to your PC with the include USB cable 2. Type "sign-in options" into the "Type here to search" area on the task bar at the bottom of your screen. 3. Click on the best match which is highlighted in blue. You will be brought to "sign-in options" within the settings of windows 10. 4. Under "Windows Hello" there should be the word "Fingerprint" with a grey box under it that says "Set up". Click on the grey "Set up" box. 5. Click on the grey box that says "Get started" 6. If you already created a pin to log-in to windows with, it will ask you to type in our pin. If you have not yet set up a pin, which is different that a password, then just go through what it tells you to do. If no pin has been set-up yet, it will ask you to swipe your finger on the reader. 7. After you are through the setting up the reader, and pin if you haven't already, you are good to go. The next time you start up windows 10, it may ask you for your pin. Ignore this and just swipe your finger over the reader slow in the same way you set it up. If it doesn't work the first time, do it again. It should work if you move your finger as you did when you set it up. I have no problems with this device and it works well for me in windows 10. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... always look for the highest quality item for the best price/value. This is a perfect example *by S***N on August 14, 2015* I am a person who is always look for the highest quality item for the best price/value. This is a perfect example. My only complaint is that sometimes I have to do multiple swipes for it to pick up the fingerprint. I like that it lets you use multiple fingerprints. It also comes with some cool software. My gripe about that is, if you are using Windows 10 like I am, you will have to choose between the usefull software that comes with more functionality that Windows Hello or go without the software and just use Windows Hello. I have bought 2 of these. One for my desktop PC and one for my laptop. I'm using it through Windows Hello on my desktop and the software option with my laptop to decide which way is best. I'm thinking that over time companies will start using finger print scanners more often through Windows Hello. I think this has a lot of potential. So, in summary: Pros: 1. MUCH less expensive than comparable items 2. Works well most of the time, I've never had to use my pw instead, I just had to swipe a couple of more times 3. It comes with software that gives you many more functions like using different fingerprints from different fingers to perform certain functions, e.g. locking the computer, unencrypting software, etc. 4. Software works with Roboform 5. Also can work with LastPass 6. Much more convenient than passwords 7. At least in theory, harder to hack without someone being at your computer (that will probably change) 8. Works with Windows 10 and legacy OS's including Windows Hello on Windows 10 9. Small so it leave more room than comparable devices Cons: 1. Windows still gives the option of using a password or PIN (Windows issue not the devices), so unless you create a very strong password, it's still open to hacking through the password. (there may be a way to go into settings and prevent a password from being used) 2. Forces you to set up a PIN if you want to use Windows Hello, I find the argument from Microsoft that PIN numbers are more secure than strong passwords (this is also another Windows Hello issue not the device's) 3. Sometimes fails on the first couple of swipes 4. To use Windows Hello on Windows 10, one must not install the software that comes with the product, they have to plug it into the USB port and then do a Windows update 5. The useful software that comes with the device doesn't seem to allow one to use that and Windows Hello simultaneously (I tried update through Windows Update and then installing the software. The Windows Hello option then vanishes in settings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/1263542-kbyte-fingerprint-security-reader](https://www.desertcart.is/products/1263542-kbyte-fingerprint-security-reader) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*