I can't live without a tactile mechanical keyboard and a wide screen external monitor. I don't want another non-ergnomic, non-tactile slim apple keyboard with a touch id nor keep my macbook lid open to use the touchid sensor.
Is there any USB/bluetooth fingerprint reader/touchid sensor that works with my MacBook Pro that I can use near my keyboard for TouchID sensing?
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.1
Apple Touch ID? No.
Closest analog? Use a token, or key card, or Watch (as mentioned):
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Apple Touch ID? No.
Closest analog? Use a token, or key card, or Watch (as mentioned):
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To the best of my knowledge, Apple has never qualified any third-party fingerprint sensor.
You will have to fall back to typing your password, or get your other (password protected) Apple devices to vouch for you.
Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
I've seen instructions for removing the TouchID from an Apple Magic Keyboard (seems it can work with Bluetooth, but USB-C is more common), but it pretty much destroys the Magic Keyboard because it is just glued together. The TouchID cable, boards, and connectors are very fragile & easily damaged, so it is possible to lose $150 in the attempt with nothing to show for it other than personal experience & an expensive life lesson.
Seems people have 3D printer guides for a plastic enclosure for it as well. Unfortunately the forum moderators would likely remove any links I would post even though it is using all official Apple OEM electronic components. It is amazing how creative & inventive people are to fill a void & need.
I too have never liked Apple's keyboards, although the built-in keyboards used by the M2+ MBPros are one of the best Apple keyboards in a very long time. I do praise Apple from time to time....rare, but even Apple can have a moment.
tcsekhar wrote:
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Mac does not have location hardware, and infers location based on previously-geolocated Wi-Fi.
I hate wearing watches. I don't find a reason to wear a watch anymore. Have you ever left anywhere without your phone? That's me - when I have my phone, I find no need for any other device to read the time from.
If allowing a third party to integrate with macbook for fingerprint reader is not possible, then I think, Apple must come up with a iPhone FaceID unlock/password-form-fill on the macbook. They can even validate physical location of the device for additional security to unlock.
Real Mechanical Keyboard + Ext Monitor + MacBook Pro (lid closed): Need a external touchid reader.
