Touch ID isn't unlocking mac from sleep before touching keyboard or touchpad

I have Macbook Pro 16 (2019) on intel CPU and Macbook Pro 14 (2021) on M1 Pro.

When I leave Macbook Pro 16 (2019) open on charge maybe for 6 hours - it's turn off screen and goes to sleep. When I try to unlock it with Touch ID:

I just put my finger on it - screen is turning on and everything is OK.


Macbook Pro 14 (2021)

I leave it open on charge maybe for 6 hours - it's turn off screen and goes to sleep. Two equal situations.

But when I put my finger on TouchID sensor nothing happens. I need to push any key on keyboard or push touchpad.

Does someone know how to turn Macbook Pro 14 (2021) to Macbook Pro 16 (2019) benavior?

I just want to unlock my mac by touching Touch ID without any other steps...



MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 25, 2025 8:29 AM

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Jun 25, 2025 11:42 AM in response to Dmitrii_Nefedov

Dmitrii_Nefedov wrote:



Macbook Pro 14 (2021)
I leave it open on charge maybe for 6 hours - it's turn off screen and goes to sleep. Two equal situations.
But when I put my finger on TouchID sensor nothing happens
I need to push any key on keyboard or push touchpad.


Change Touch ID preferences on Mac

Touch ID & Password settings on Mac - Apple Support


Use Touch ID on Mac

Use Touch ID on Mac - Apple Support


If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac

If Touch ID isn't working on Mac - Apple Support



If no resolve try SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support to sort anomalies.




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