In an update of its Flow app, Samsung now brings your smartphone fingerprint scanner closer to Windows 10 as Windows 10 computers can from now on be unlocked with the fingerprint sensor of Samsung smartphones. 

The new option can be used by installing the Samsung Flow app from the Play Store on the phone and and then use the same app from the Windows Store on Windows 10. You then pair devices through Bluetooth.

•  Samsung Flow app from the Play Store
•  WSamsung Flow app from the Windows Store 

Once connected it’s possible to login to Windows 10 with the fingerprint sensor of the Samsung phone. Please take note that the Creators Update of Windows 10 needs to be installed and the Galaxy smartphone needs Android 6.0 or higher. it might be handy for those that might forget a password.

There's another feature to be found herehere, it’s also possible to receive smartphone notifications on the PC and transfer files between the devices with the Samsung Flow app.

Unlock your Windows 10 PC with Samsung smartphone fingerprint sensor