New facial recognition readers make secure, friction-free biometric access practical for a broader range of organizations through simplified deployment and flexible authentication
HID has announced the North American availability of its HID Amico™ biometric facial recognition readers, expanding access to secure, friction-free biometric authentication for organizations of all sizes, including small and medium-sized businesses.
The new readers broaden HID’s biometric portfolio by making facial recognition more affordable and easier to deploy while supporting multiple authentication methods. Designed for physical access control, HID Amico enables organizations to strengthen security without replacing their existing credential infrastructure.
Bringing Facial Biometrics to More Organizations
Facial recognition technology has traditionally been associated with government facilities and critical infrastructure. However, advances in artificial intelligence, edge processing and sensor technology have improved performance while reducing deployment complexity and cost.
HID Amico is designed to help organizations adopt biometric authentication with minimal disruption, reducing the risks associated with lost access cards and forgotten credentials while improving convenience for users.
Flexible Authentication for Modern Access Control
Available in 3.5-inch and 7-inch touchscreen models, HID Amico supports multiple authentication methods, including facial recognition, physical credentials, PINs, QR codes and HID Mobile Access.
The readers allow organizations to introduce biometric authentication gradually while continuing to support existing credential technologies and multi-factor authentication workflows.
Privacy-First Design
HID Amico incorporates a privacy-focused architecture with optional Template-on-Card technology, allowing biometric templates to be securely stored on a user’s credential instead of a centralized database.
The larger 7-inch model also supports additional building experience applications, including visitor guidance, organizational messaging and branded on-screen interactions, enabling organizations to turn entry points into interactive building touchpoints.
Additional features include:
- Fast facial recognition for quicker entry and improved user convenience.
- Five authentication methods, including face, card, PIN, QR code and mobile credentials.
- Optional Template-on-Card biometric storage for enhanced privacy.
- 3.5-inch and 7-inch touchscreen models for different deployment needs.
- Support for phased biometric adoption alongside existing access control systems.
“Organizations no longer have to choose between stronger security and a seamless user experience,” said Sally Reitan, Director of Product Marketing, PACS NAM at HID.
“Facial biometrics have reached a point where they’re practical for a much wider range of organizations. HID Amico gives customers an affordable way to deploy friction-free access while maintaining the flexibility to support cards, mobile credentials, PINs and QR codes as their identity strategies evolve, so they can adopt biometrics on their own terms.”
HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers are now available throughout North America through authorized HID partners.
HID provides trusted identity solutions that enable secure access to physical and digital environments. Its portfolio includes access control, identity management, biometrics, mobile credentials and secure authentication technologies used by governments, healthcare providers, educational institutions, financial organizations and enterprises worldwide. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand.
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FAQs
1.What is HID Amico?
HID Amico is a biometric facial recognition reader designed for physical access control that supports facial authentication alongside cards, mobile credentials, PINs and QR codes.
2.What authentication methods does HID Amico support?
It supports five authentication methods: facial recognition, physical cards, PINs, QR codes and HID Mobile Access credentials.
3.How does HID Amico protect biometric privacy?
HID Amico offers optional Template-on-Card technology, allowing biometric templates to be securely stored on the user’s credential instead of a centralized database.
4.Where can HID Amico be deployed?
The readers are designed for offices, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, commercial buildings and other environments requiring secure, friction-free access control.
5.Is HID Amico available now?
Yes. HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers are now available throughout North America through authorized HID partners.
Source: hidglobal.com