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Keybord M1 work on older mac

is it possible to use te new keyboard for M1 Mac's with older mac's? i know will be without te touch id. only the keyboard bij blue tooth ?

Posted on Oct 10, 2022 1:33 PM

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Yes, it’ll work.

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Oct 10, 2022 8:58 PM in response to hennyfromheerlen

Yes, it’ll work.

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Oct 11, 2022 9:48 AM in response to hennyfromheerlen

It depends, if it has fingerprint login then no. If it is without then see the link below for compatibility.

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Oct 10, 2022 3:57 PM in response to hennyfromheerlen

Please look at the system requirements for the keyboard, also as you have noted unless you have an Apple silicon Mac the Touch ID feature of the keyboard will NOT work.

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Oct 10, 2022 10:07 PM in response to hcsitas

Thank you!

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Oct 10, 2022 11:38 PM in response to hennyfromheerlen

You’re welcome!

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