Microsoft Keyboard Fingerprint Setup

• To connect your new Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID (EKZ-00001) or Microsoft Surface Keyboard use these steps. Connect the USB cable to connect the keyboard with your computer. Turn on the keyboard using the sliding button located on the side of the number pad. Welcome to Microsoft Community Forums and thank you for posting the question.
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Does it irritate you every time you have to type in your password to unlock your computer? Microsoft feels your pain and wants to give you back those precious seconds.

The company this week unveiled the Modern Keyboard, which has a 'hidden' fingerprint scanner, so you can easily unlock your machine just like you would your Touch ID-enabled iPhone. The keyboard lets you 'bring Windows Hello fingerprint authentication to any Windows 10 device,' Microsoft said.

In other words, 'you are the password.'

Windows Hello, introduced in 2015, lets you unlock your Windows 10 device with your fingerprint, face, or iris. The feature already works with Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, and most PCs with a fingerprint reader or webcam, but this new keyboard makes the feature more widely accessible.

Microsoft may have found some inspiration for this keyboard from Apple's MacBook Pro, which also sports a fingerprint scanner built in the keyboard. On Microsoft's Modern Keyboard, which can be connected with a wire or used wirelessly, the fingerprint scanner is located to the right of the Alt key, and it looks exactly the same as all the other keys. Microsoft says it also feels just like any other key, offering a 'flawless typing experience.'

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'Our vision was to blend the Fingerprint reader into a keyboard, so it would appear to be any other key,' Microsoft wrote. Mission accomplished. Once you get it set up, you can simply place your finger over the Fingerprint ID key and your computer will greet you.

Meanwhile, Redmond also this week introduced a Modern Mouse, which does not sport a fingerprint scanner, but matches the look of the Modern Keyboard.

Redmond says the Modern Keyboard and Mouse are both 'coming soon.' The Modern Keyboard will set you back $129.99 and the Modern Mouse is priced at $49.99.

Microsoft Keyboard With Fingerprint Id

Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID pairs to your Windows 10 PC using the in-box USB cable. To pair your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID, follow the steps below.

Notes:

Microsoft Keyboard Fingerprint Setup

• Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID requires Windows 10, and a PC that supports Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth LE, or Bluetooth Smart. Before pairing the keyboard, please make sure that Windows is updated to the latest version. For info on how to check for Windows Updates, see Windows Update FAQ.

• Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID installer isn't compatible with Windows 10 ARM-based PCs, such as Surface Pro X. Get more info on Windows 10 ARM-based PCs.

Microsoft Keyboard Fingerprint Setup App

1. Connect the in-box USB cable to your Surface or Windows 10 device and your keyboard.
   

   Note: This is also how you charge Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. You may need to charge the keyboard at first use. While charging, the white LED above the up arrow key will blink. When fully charged, the white LED will be solid on. When your batteries are low and need to be charged, a red LED will blink.

2. Turn on your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID by sliding the power switch to on.

3. On your Surface or Windows 10 PC, tap the pop-out toast notification message that appears in the bottom right corner of your screen. The keyboard driver will then download/install and automatically pair Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID to your Surface or Windows 10 PC.
   If you miss the toast notification message, or are unable to tap on it, turn the keyboard off and on to restart the pairing process.
   

   Tip: To install the Fingerprint ID driver, your Surface or Windows 10 PC needs to be connected to Wi-Fi or ethernet before pairing. If you are unable to set up the keyboard while connected to the internet, you can manually install the Fingerprint ID driver here.

   
   After your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID is set up, you can use it with or without the USB cable connected to your Surface or Windows 10 PC.

4. Set up the Fingerprint ID for Windows Hello.
   To set up your Fingerprint ID, Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID doesn't need to be connected to your Surface or Windows 10 PC using the in-box USB cable.
   To set up Windows Hello, go here.