Set Up Fingerprint on Your Tablet
Access your Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, or Amazon Kids Tablet 11 using your fingerprint instead of a PIN, Password, or Pattern.
Note: You must set up a PIN or Password first. Fingerprint is an additional unlock method and it can't be used alone.
- Fingerprint is only available on Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Alexa Tablet 11, or Amazon Kids Tablet 11.
Set up a fingerprint during initial setup
During initial setup, you'll be prompted to choose a screen lock.
- On the Set up a screen lock PIN screen, set up the PIN, Password, or Pattern.
- If you skipped or haven't set up the PIN, Password or Pattern, Fingerprint setup option is not displayed during initial setup and you can set up later from settings.
- If you set up a PIN, Password or Pattern in the previous step, you will be prompted to set up the fingerprint.
- When prompted, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor and lift it repeatedly until the scan is complete.
- Tap Done to continue setup.
Set up a fingerprint after initial setup
- Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Unlock > Fingerprint.
- If prompted, enter your current PIN or Password to continue.
- Tap Add fingerprint.
- Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor. Lift and reposition your finger slowly each time you're prompted — this captures the full surface of your fingerprint.
- Tap Done when the scan is complete.
You can add multiple fingerprints or a fingerprint for a trusted family member.
Add another fingerprint
- Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Unlock > Fingerprint.
- Enter your PIN or Password when prompted.
- Tap Add fingerprint and follow the same steps above.
Rename or delete a fingerprint
- Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Unlock > Fingerprint.
- Enter your PIN or Password when prompted.
- Tap the fingerprint you want to manage:
- To rename: tap the name and type a new one.
- To delete: tap Delete and confirm.
