Do you use BIOMETRICS to access your phone or computer?

Question

Modern devices like smartphones and computers can be configured to use biometrics (ex: fingerprints, facial recognition) to identify the user and grant access to the device. Biometrics replace older security systems like passwords, passcodes, and PINs.

Do you use biometrics on your phone or computer, or do you continue to use passcodes?

If you do, have you thought about what might happen if you are incapacitated and someone else needs to access your device?

Please vote in the poll.

Feel free to add an opinion, and let us know if you also use two-factor authorization, typically a phone call or text message with a code that you must enter to get access.

RavVid · Accepted Answer

I gave biometrics a whirl but found it painful. A passcode always work and sometimes biometrics requires fiddling. Mostly I want a phone to be a phone.

Mostly I just take two levels of security 1/financial bodies 2/everything else e. g. GAG

I'll have two levels of passwords accordingly. One very secure and one quite mundane and hackable.

I also have two levels of signatures. One for the bank and one for most everything else.

I find two factor annoying also.

sawno · Accepted Answer

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Genie23 · Accepted Answer

I do. I activate face lock, fingerprint lock and also pattern lock everytime I get a new device, so in case if it fails to recognise my face in case the room is too dark, I can unlock it with fingerprint if my hand is oily because I just applied some moisturise. In that case, patten lock will be useful.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

I use facial recognition, but I have 16 or more character, very complicated passwords as well.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

I'm using the gesture one, the one you can, sometimes, decipher when you look closely at finger marks on the screen lol.  I tried biometrics on one phone, it didn't work smoothly, I quit  using it. If I was incapacitated? I never thought about that, noted !

EmmaMary · Answer

@aviatortom  I swear blind it would probably be easier to break into the Bank of England, than it is to access our works computer systems. As for my own personal phone/computer etc. I have passwords on both, which my husband also knows... I also know his passwords.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Passwords: they are individual and not associated with unchangeable features of mine.

Anything that can identify me as a person elsewhere - accidentally or intentionally is against my core values:

I don't want to be spied on, I don't want to be predictable or transparent.

My face, voice and my fingers are mine only. For now, that is.

bolverk · Answer

I do not have any biometrics on my phone as there us nothing on it that requires that level of security, no banking details, credit/debit card wallet, or any personal details outside of my basic phone book.

My PC is air-gapped so it also doesn't have any biometrics this is where I do my private business, my Laptop has no important information on it - It has a 26 character password just to secure it from idle snooping as this is how I send emails etc.

DJB72 · Answer

The right to not self-incriminate prevents forcing you to unlock phones or tech in general using codes. But in most countries that doesn't apply to fingerprints or any biometric method - because those are all openly visible.

purplepoppy · Answer

I use one of those join the dot things on my phone. I know it's daft but i worry I'll get a scratch on my finger and it won't be recognised

IndianPhotoAcademy · Answer

Convenient biometrics like fingerprint or facial recognition are preferred by many users; they are frequently used in conjunction with strong passcodes or PINs as a fallback. Patterns are susceptible to shoulder surfing and smudging. Biometrics are quick and simple, but some people prefer more conventional approaches because of their privacy, dependability, or personal preferences.

Purpleronnie · Answer

Access to my devices is configured how it needs to and I want it to be. Information beyond that is on a need to know basis and users @ GAG , do not need to know 😂😂

wynning · Answer

No it’s too risky and unreliable but I use a combination of other methods and switch between them for convenience. On the phone, at first glance it looks like there’s no security though.

ohsheeT · Answer

I do use my finger to get in to my phone but if your finger is wet or dirty it won't let you but then I just use my pass code

NathanDavis · Answer

not these two, no... I don't want to lose a finger or my face

lilBigPotato · Answer

I use fingerprint on my phone, passwords for everything else

Shiprex · Answer

My phone uses face and fingerprint to access the screen

red-lipstick-girl · Answer

I don't even have a password on my phone I hate passwords

exitseven · Answer

I use passwords. The fingerprint scanners have a high failure rate

Ariesman81 · Answer

I seldom have fingerprints in my line of work and my beard usually f's up the face recognition.

worldscolide · Answer

I use finger print for all of my computers and phones.

SotiCoto · Answer

I use chains. My devices are physically locked to my body with chains when I'm outside.

WonderingManII · Answer

Many I use my password. I setup finger print but it only rarely works.

AndrésC64 · Answer

The main lock is facial but, when it's too dark it defaults to pattern.

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t use biometrics, but I do use passwords and two factor identification

RedInnocent69 · Answer

A combination of facial, finger and passcode, depending on the device

BDRick · Answer

I use biometrics for ease of use & Less passwords to remember. #iPhone

msc545 · Answer

Not much choice - the device has what it has.

SkimmingDetective · Answer

I don't.. could be dangerous in case of emergency

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Yes, i use facial recognition phone.

strateguy632 · Answer

3rd,,

SarahP080106 · Answer

Passcodes & Patterns

Angeliki2004 · Answer

Finger for my tablet face for my phone.

FreyaRed · Answer

Fingerprint.

Jove79 · Answer

Passcode always

Dongie · Answer

Nope!

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