Lost Touch ID on iMac since Tahoe

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Lost Touch ID on iMac since Tahoe

Touch ID not working since I installed Tahoe, done some checking around but no obvious answer.

iMac 24″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 6:16 PM

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Answer 1

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FoxFifth

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Sep 19, 2025 6:47 PM in response to derekfromwhangarei

I had the same issue. Happened shortly after Tahoe upgrade but not sure that was the reason. I resolved it by some combination of the following: turn keyboard off and back on (power switch on front - closest to screen - right edge of keyboard); restart iMac; connect keyboard to iMac with cable; set up Touch ID again.

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Answer 2

Sep 19, 2025 9:12 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you for your response, I did as you advised but I did not have to restart my Mac or use a cable as just turning keyboard off and on did the trick.

I will remember that, also not absolutely sure it was installing Tahoe that did it.

Thank you again for your response.

Derek

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Answer 3

Sep 22, 2025 3:54 AM in response to derekfromwhangarei

Same issue here. Working on a MacBook, so turning keyboard on and off is not an option. Does anyone have another suggestion? Thanks!

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