HID Amico biometric reader: Secure access solutions

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, introduces the HID Amico™ biometric facial recognition readers—designed to address the growing demand for secure, seamless and contactless access.

This preview highlights the dependable choice for businesses prioritising convenience and security, with availability expected later in 2025. 

Advanced levels of security

HID Amico provides advanced levels of security, reducing unauthorised access risks

Leveraging industry-leading, NIST tested facial recognition technology, HID Amico provides 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.

Innovative biometric reader solutions

Cotiga added: "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.

Benefits include:

• Accurate Recognition: HID Amico ensures a seamless experience with fast and accurate facial recognition, minimising 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 offers unparalleled 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 meets applicable privacy and security controls, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. In addition, HID Amico offers an optional Template on Card, where biometric data is securely stored on the user’s credential rather than in a centralised database.

The HID Amico 3.5" and 7” readers will become available for order later this year.