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Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?

Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?

Posted on Oct 8, 2021 2:44 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2021 3:10 PM

AlexDerevianko wrote:

Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?



Well it is unclear— however my understanding is the what doesn't work is the TouchID part.

The "Magic Keyboard " will function as a keyboard.


The Intel Mac does not have the 'hardware' to talk externally to the TouchID... A security issues !

The current new M1 Soc MBP are compatible: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon


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Oct 8, 2021 3:10 PM in response to AlexDerevianko

AlexDerevianko wrote:

Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?



Well it is unclear— however my understanding is the what doesn't work is the TouchID part.

The "Magic Keyboard " will function as a keyboard.


The Intel Mac does not have the 'hardware' to talk externally to the TouchID... A security issues !

The current new M1 Soc MBP are compatible: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon


Oct 8, 2021 3:33 PM in response to AlexDerevianko

AlexDerevianko Said:

"Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?"

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Touch ID in Magic Keyboard with Touch ID doesn't work with MacBook Pro 16?

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