MacBook Pro does not work with TouchID from MagicKeyboard

maark0 wrote:

My private MacBook Pro works well with built-in TouchID, but when I close the lid and use external Magic Keyboard then touch ID does not work. MacOS always asks for password. Same magic keyboard when connected to another MacBook Pro (from work) works well with touch ID. I tried to reboot OS, reset SMC, didn't help.

You hardly describe what exact Mac...

Is it new enough to take advantage of the external TouchID ?

if in doubt read the spec sheet—ref:

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English - Apple

If is not compatible everything will work as expected... except the TouchID part

the alternative purchase is

Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple

maark0 wrote:

Mbp 15” 2017. Wouldn’t expect it is a hardware limit 😟

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I do not understand the confusion here..

Above— it clearly states the which Macs are compatible with external TouchID magic keyboard.

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