
If the companion device supports biometrics, in some cases the Windows Biometric framework may be a better solution than the Windows Hello companion device framework. Upon approaching PC, and by performing a special gesture (like clapping), the PC unlocks.īiometric enabled Windows Hello companion devices Wear a fitness band that has already authenticated the wearer.Tap their companion device to an NFC reader to quickly unlock their PC.

Upon hitting the spacebar on their PC, their phone receives a notification.

Introductionįor code samples, see the Windows Hello companion device framework Github repository. The API for the Windows Hello companion device framework is deprecated in Windows 10, version 2004.
