HID has introduced 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 prioritizing convenience and security, with availability expected later in 2025.

Leveraging industry-leading, NIST tested facial recognition technology, HID Amico provides advanced levels of security, reducing unauthorized access risks and offering real-time identity verification across diverse environments—making it ideal for mid-sized organizations seeking a reader that’s easy to manage and enhances user experience.

“Around the world, biometric technologies are gaining momentum as organizations prioritize 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.