Is Touch ID compatible with older iMac 27

Is it possible to add touch ID to a 27" mac.I have been diagnosed with dementia this tear and I'm trying to prepare for the future !!! ?


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iMac 27″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Jan 12, 2025 11:48 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2025 12:46 PM

No it is not possible, you need a M1 or later based iMac to get TouchID. It may be time to upgrade to a new computer anyway.


A lot of folks that are upgrading from older iMacs are getting the new M4 based Mac mini and an external display. You can get a MM with 1TB of SSD storage for $999 add $300 for a nice display and you may need a couple of USB to USB C adapter (<$10) and for less than you paid for your iMac 13 years ago you have a computer that FAR outperforms you old machine. You can use the old Mac's mouse, buy the TouchID keyboard with the MM and then recycle the old iMac for free using one of Apple's recycling programs ( Apple Recycling Programs ).


When the new machine arrives just use the steps in Setup Assistant and Migration Assistant and you are done!


Good luck.

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Jan 12, 2025 12:46 PM in response to pe paw

No it is not possible, you need a M1 or later based iMac to get TouchID. It may be time to upgrade to a new computer anyway.


A lot of folks that are upgrading from older iMacs are getting the new M4 based Mac mini and an external display. You can get a MM with 1TB of SSD storage for $999 add $300 for a nice display and you may need a couple of USB to USB C adapter (<$10) and for less than you paid for your iMac 13 years ago you have a computer that FAR outperforms you old machine. You can use the old Mac's mouse, buy the TouchID keyboard with the MM and then recycle the old iMac for free using one of Apple's recycling programs ( Apple Recycling Programs ).


When the new machine arrives just use the steps in Setup Assistant and Migration Assistant and you are done!


Good luck.

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