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HID expands Amico facial recognition access reader in North America
HID expanded its Amico contactless facial recognition reader into North America, combining face matching with cards, mobile credentials, PINs, and QR codes for physical access.
2026-07-16CC-BY-4.0physical-accessfacial-recognitioncontactlessmulti-factor
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Key Facts
- Amico uses visible-light and infrared cameras for contactless facial capture.
- The reader supports face, card, mobile credential, PIN, and QR authentication options.
- HID positions the product for offices and high-traffic access environments, with 3.5-inch and 7-inch models.
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Amico illustrates how physical-access products are combining biometrics with existing credential ecosystems rather than replacing them outright. Multiple authentication options let deployments choose between biometric convenience, possession factors, or step-up combinations according to risk.