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Former Member
3 years ago

Use Hello in Windows with Parallels

I am using Windows 11 under Parallels on a M1 MacBook Pro. I have installed 1Password 8 for Windows and the Edge extension. I would like to enable unlocking 1Password with Hello but that setting is g...
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Former Member
2 years ago

hey @volcano2, i have the same setup and i'm on the same situation. apart from GreyM1P 's recommendation, to be able to use Biometrics, it appears we need external devices:
- Facial Recognition:

  • apparently it needs IR camera and Macbook doesn't have it: https://forum.parallels.com/threads/windows-arm64-seems-to-boot-up.351859/page-7#post-883042
  • proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgJEg86HCEw&ab_channel=TechnologistontheGo
    • Fingerprint Scanner: https://www.parallels.com/blogs/windows-hello-fingerprint-reader/