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Aug 3, 2024, 5:50:35 PM8/3/24

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I have an M1 MacBook Pro which I keep closed and attached to an external display, keyboard, and trackpad. I just purchased the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for it. I have set up my fingerprint for the keyboard fingerprint sensor, but 1Password does not recognize it. I can use the keyboard fingerprint sensor to unlock the computer and do everything else it's supposed to do in macOS, but 1Password only offers my Apple Watch to unlock, not the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Is this by design, or will 1Password be updated to support the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID when paired with the M1 MacBook? Thanks!

Thank you for reporting the issue! Our developers hope to get their hands on a Magic Keyboard soon in order to test and investigate this issue. Until recently the only way to obtain a Magic Keyboard was by buying one of the new M1 Macs. You should still be able to use Touch ID on the keyboard if the Macbook Air's lid is kept open but, while I can't make any promises, I can certainly agree that it would be great to also be able to use Touch ID on the keyboard when it's in "clamshell" mode.

1password is doing something special here to stop this (maybe a lid check ? )
the system security checks works fine with the lid closed
other apps which support touchID such as Day One work ok with the lid closed.

My Magic Keyboard with Touch ID just arrived today and this was the first thing I noticed. Seems like 1Password is doing a check to make sure the lid is open, because it previously had to be in order to use Touch ID. No longer applies in this use case. Now that these keyboards are widely available, hope an update will be pushed soon!

I'm on a MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) with the new Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. I had a successful 1P unlock using the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID to unlock via the app, Safari extension and Chrome extension.

I've had this same issue since I updated to Ventura. Previously the Magic Keyboard Touch ID was working just fine for all purposes. I've seen many threads on this exact subject with no resolution. This is a real bug; it would be great if you could escalate it so a developer can actually look into it and get it fixed in a future version.

The behaviour I see is that Touch ID will work for 10-30 minutes after freshly connecting the keyboard, after that it's as if the sensor doesn't exist and it is completely ignored. Reconnected brings back full functionality for a short while. This is 100% repeatable.

It's very frustrating having to constantly type passwords when the fingerprint sensor I specifically paid for is right there but in a non-working state. As I mentioned, when I purchased this keyboard, it all worked perfectly fine on Monterey and the issue appeared not 10 minutes after I updated to Ventura. For reference, I'm using an M1 PRO MacBook 14".

4. Restart your Mac with only the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID connected (and a mouse/trackpad if needed). When you get to the sign-in screen, make sure the keyboard is working as expected before continuing.

Perfect! I have the exactly same problem. Working fine before the update. After updated to Ventura Touch ID stop working after 10min - need to turn off and on to work for more 10min. I'm using a MacBook Air M1. I call to Apple we made all the tests, but still not working. In the end they give me a new keyboard... and the problem persist, so this is a software problem, the hardware it's fine (plugged on cable works). At the store they tested my new keyboard with a MacBook Air M2 and was the same thing - stop working after 10min. It's frustrating.

For me, sometimes work for a full day unplugged. When it stops working, I turn it off and turn it on. But sometimes work just for a few minutes... It's random. I'm waiting for the new OS (official release) if the problem persist, I'm going to swap the keyboard again.

I have the same problem, on a Bluetooth connection, touchID is disabled after sleep/screensaver/anything that is not "fully online", until BT reconnect/switch off/on; via cable TouchID works great all the time.

Exact same issue with my M1 Pro 14inch Macbook. I always keep the latest software update (now Ventura 13.5.2 (22G91) - It works all the time on USB, and will work via bluetooth right after i unplug it. But then it stops working. (i too think it has something to do with the sleep mode (or when the display goes to sleep on my laptop) SUPER FRUSTRATING

I finally updated to Sonoma yesterday and it worked beautifully in the next 24 hours until I had to reboot the laptop this evening. Thought Sonoma was the miracle update but this annoying bug is back again. ? There are tons of people on other forums posting the same problem here.

Hello!!!
I am very happy; I receive today my new MacBook Pro with M1 Max processor.
I also purchased an external keyboard with a Touch ID sensor.
I cannot figure out how to set up the Touch ID from the external keyboard. Already it has my finger print configured in the Macbook but it does not work with the external keyboard. The keyboard is working perfectly for typing but not Touch ID.

I spoke with Apple Support.
Touch ID works on external keyboard ONLY if they are not connected via bluetooth. As long as you have it connected with the lighting cable, it works. Not what I expected

The Touch ID sensor in the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID must be securely paired to the Secure Enclave on the Mac before it can be used, and then the Secure Enclave performs the enrollment and matching operations and enforces security policies in the same way it would for a built-in Touch ID sensor. Apple performs the pairing process in the factory for a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID that is shipped with a Mac. Pairing can also be performed by the user if needed.

Before a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID can be used for Touch ID operations, it needs to be securely paired to the Mac. To pair, the Secure Enclave on the Mac and the PKA block in the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID exchange public keys, rooted in the trusted Apple CA, and they use hardware-held attestation keys and ephemeral ECDH to securely attest to their identity. On the Mac, this data is protected by the Secure Enclave; on the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, this data is protected by the PKA block. After secure pairing, all communication between the Mac and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is encrypted by AES-GCM, with ephemeral ECDH keys based on the stored identities.

To perform some Touch ID operations for the first time, such as enrolling a new fingerprint, the user must physically confirm their intent to use a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID with the Mac. Physical intent is confirmed by pressing twice on the Mac power button when indicated by the user interface, or by successfully matching a fingerprint that had previously been enrolled with the Mac. For more information, see Secure intent and connections to the Secure Enclave.

I have a macbook pro m1, also bought a magic keyboard with touchid. At first it is possible to make touchid work from an external keyboard, but after the keyboard shuts down after inactivity, touchid does not work again. You have to unlock it from the built-in keyboard.

To make touchid work (temporary), you need to clear all the fingerprints that were previously configured, then when you adding a new fingerprint, you need to press the TouchID/power button on the MBP twice, it will establish a connection with the protected enclave.

I have the Magic Keyboard with numeric keys. I pair it with the Magic Trackpad. The MagicBridge is huge. However, the MagicBridge is practical. I share desk space and the MagicBridge makes it easy to move and store the keyboard and trackpad.

Very nice product if you are as me, someone who don't like to have its Magic keyboard separated from its Magic Trackpad all the time ! The Magic Bridge is much more practical than you think ! Now, i can't do without it !

MagicBridge did not disappoint! There's a bit of flex where the keyboard and trackpad meet but that's really to be expected given the laws of physics. That being said I've found it really convenient. For use on your lap I think the non-numerical keyboard version is about as big as you want it to be. Worth trying this product out.

It now sits above the left side of my Magic Trackpad and the right side of my keyboard, giving me quick access to a Touch ID button I can see, without needing to have a whole keyboard stuck on the bottom side of my desk.

I had ordered a 3-D printed case from CraftCloud, and fitting the button inside was also tricky but doable. (The button itself is cleverly anchored down to plastic support beams using the same backing plate and screws that mounted it inside the keyboard itself.) The big issues with the case involve threading a long ribbon cable around a bunch of posts so the cable is positioned well without folding on itself. I got it eventually.

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The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, first introduced with the M1 iMac, is a versatile accessory that can enhance your typing experience on various Apple devices. However, it's important to note that while this keyboard can be paired with an iPad or iPad Pro, the Touch ID feature is not compatible with these devices. This article will guide you through the process of connecting a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID to your iPad and explain why the Touch ID feature is exclusive to M1 Macs.

The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is an updated version of the original Magic Keyboard, featuring a Touch ID button for added convenience. While this keyboard is fully compatible with all M1 Macs, it can also be paired with your iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro. However, the Touch ID feature is only functional with M1 Macs and will not work with any iPad model, including the M1 iPad Pro.

You can use your Magic Keyboard with multiple devices by manually pairing each time you want to switch. Alternatively, you can first pair it to your iPad, then plug it into your Mac with a Lightning cable. It will automatically connect to your Mac, and you can then unplug the cable. If you turn off Bluetooth on your iPad, you can avoid any potential conflicts from using this trick to use a Magic keyboard with multiple devices without manually pairing each time.