- Does Touch ID work on any Mac?
- No. Touch ID works only on Macs with Apple silicon, such as M1 and later. On Intel Macs the keyboard types and pairs but the fingerprint sensor does nothing.
- How does it charge and how long does the battery last?
- It charges over USB-C with a cable in the box. Apple rates the battery at about a month of typical use, and a short charge covers a day of work.
- Can I use it with a Windows PC or iPad?
- Yes, as a standard Bluetooth keyboard. Touch ID and some Mac-specific function keys will not work outside macOS.
- Does it have backlighting?
- No. The keys are not lit, so you will need room lighting for typing in the dark.
- What is in the box?
- The keyboard and a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. No mouse or adapter is included.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper full-size keyboard?
- If you use a desktop Mac with Apple silicon and want Touch ID plus a numeric keypad, it is the only first-party option. If you do not need Touch ID, cheaper full-size wireless keyboards do the basic job.
- Where is the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad cheapest?
- At Target, for $179.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Target.