HID is preparing to introduce the HID Amico biometric facial recognition readers—designed to address the growing demand for secure, seamless and contactless access. This preview highlights this new choice for businesses prioritising convenience and security, with availability expected later in 2025.
Leveraging industry-leading, NIST tested facial recognition technology, HID Amico promises to provide advanced levels of security, reducing unauthorised access risks and offering real-time identity verification across diverse environments—making it ideal for mid-sized organisations seeking a reader that’s easy to manage and enhances user experience.
“Around the world, biometric technologies are gaining momentum as organisations prioritise stronger security and more seamless access control,” Cristian Cotiga, Vice President of Product Management for Physical Access Control Systems at HID. “We are excited to deliver solutions like HID Amico to help our customers enhance both security and operational efficiency. This is just the beginning, with more innovative biometric reader solutions planned for the future as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing access control technology.”
HID Amico can integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure by combining security, convenience and cutting-edge biometric technology to deliver a superior user experience.
Some of the benefits of this new device are set to include:
● Accurate recognition: HID Amico offers to ensure a seamless experience with fast and accurate facial recognition, minimizing delays and false rejections for smooth, frustration-free access.
● Versatile access options: With five authentication methods—face, card, PIN, QR code, and HID Mobile Access technology—the reader is able to offer flexibility, allowing users to choose the most convenient and secure way to access their spaces.
● Fast and reliable access: Designed for high-traffic environments, HID Amico delivers rapid recognition without compromising security, keeping entry points efficient and bottleneck-free in workplaces, schools, and other busy locations.
● Security and privacy-first design: HID Amico will be offered as meeting applicable privacy and security controls, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. In addition, HID Amico will be offering an optional Template on Card, where biometric data is securely stored on the user’s credential rather than in a centralised database.
