FaceAuthentication

1. What does face authentication mean?
2. Does Windows 10 have facial recognition?
3. Is Android face recognition safe?

What does face authentication mean?

Face Authentication is a technology that enables people to access online services, physical settings, and other resources using images of their face. Face authentication, also called face/facial recognition, relies on mobile and other devices' native sensing technology.

Does Windows 10 have facial recognition?

Under Ways to sign in, you'll see three choices to sign in with Windows Hello: Select Facial recognition (Windows Hello) to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera. Select Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) to set up sign-in with a fingerprint reader.

Is Android face recognition safe?

Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, Iris, or Fingerprint. Keep in mind your device can be unlocked by someone that looks similar to you (such as a twin). If you are having trouble unlocking your device, you can use Find My Mobile and other methods to remotely unlock it.