I am buying this because it can be used as wired when in need, especially while logging in and Bluetooth was turned off. I had to always find/borrow or call my friends for a keyboard every time I need to login into my mac system because there were instances where I turn off Bluetooth and shut my system.
This review answered my curiosity about this KB. I'm eager for Space Grey to come out, but seeing that orange.... man. Oh well, we'll just wait here until more colors are offered (although I doubt they will offer more than just a few).
What can I do if the setting to add a fingerprint somehow did not worked? And now my touch ID does not work. How can I add it remotedly? Thank you so much for help!
I paired it with my Macbook Pro and it paired flawlessly however, the volumes control don't work if you use an external audio interface. Is there a way around this?
thank you for the overview. Question: I'm having trouble enabling the touch ID on my Mackbook Pro. How do I reset the Magic Keyboard to factory so I can start over? Thanks in advance.
Nice review. I would like to use this with my MacBook Air and IPad Pro. Once paired to both, how easy is it to switch from the Mac to the Ipad and then back to the Mac? Do you have to re-pair each time?
First timer considering getting M1 Mini. I think I'd get this keyboard instead of some other, cause touch ID seems just simply handy. One stupid question though. If I'd get M1 Mini and this keyboard. Could I sleep the computer and wake it if it's connected wirelessly via BT? I didn't notice anything mentioned in the video.
What about a mouse? Can I use any mouse wired or bt with this magic keyboard? So surprised that you did not address the mouse. How can the keyboard be used without a mouse? Thanks.
Thanks for the video! On the video, everything looks pretty easy, but I was trying to add the second fingerprint to connect my keyboard with MacBook Pro and the keyboard doesn't even see my finger. I'm touching and touching, no effect. Interesting why?
So the Touch ID button replaces the need to type your user account ID? So when my MAC mini asks for the password every time i do just about anything, like installing an app.
looks good. too bad only 2 colors.. how is it to type on? I picked dup a Mac mini M1 last year. love it.. my 3rd party keyboards so far I hate.. including my latest Macally keyboard.
just bought this and a magic touchpad for my new mediacetner-player setup with mac mini m1. im connecting the keyboard and touchpad with a mac-bridge. BUT im really bummed out to find out the keyboard dosent have backlight. The buttons are there so first i just thought my keyboard didnt work but after seeing this i realise its not there. The toughpad is so much better than the expensive logitech media keyboard i have been using so i guess i will have to live with it. But come-on apple.
I'm so glad I got the Silver iMac. I can easily get a replacement for my mouse or keyboard if I have to. On top of that, I can get a matching Magic Trackpad if I feel like it. I'm so happy to see that during the presentation of MacOS Monterey, they only used silver iMacs. I think Apple has a thing for simplicity and minimalism. I think silver is the best color and if you like color, just change the wallpaper to whichever color you like. 😂
@@JerrySchulze but it won't power up from the Magic Keyboard after shutting down the MacBook Pro, right? I still have to open up the laptop and place it back into the vertical laptop stand to start the computer, right?
the magic keyboard touch id could be enabled to work on ipads through an update but apple won't do it because they are more about profit than caring about what comes may possibly want.
@@JerrySchulze well ipads work on external displays without needing a clam mode .. apple could just do it for any iPad. but another thing is most half of apple’s fanbase now is rocking ipad for their main computer why not give them that same macbook ability?
im trying to use my new magic keyboard's touch ID but it's not being picked up on system preferences... When I click on the touch ID section it says "oops you clicked. just touch your finger" - but when I do that - nothing appears and no signal to click my macbook... Maybe a faulty keyboard? Thanks
Can I pair one magic keyboard to two MacBooks, for example, if I wanted to lend the keyboard to someone in my household who uses another MacBook device with its unique user profile?
@@RAMSBR001 That’s true, if they made a backlit version it would have much shorter battery life. People’s would just always have it plugged in, which apple is against. It’s the same reason the magic mouse charges from the bottom. Apple dreams of a wire/cable free future.
Hi Jerry! - I’ve searched the Web, but I can’t find answers to any the following, so, could you please clarify, that the keys:- F4 (Search) F5 (Dictation) F6 (Do Not Disturb) - as well as the dedicated Emoji and the Global Menu keys - function perfectly well with the new the 2021 iPad M1 Pros? If so, I presume that I’d buy the one with just the Lock key (does that work?) function in the top fight hand corner, as opposed the one with the Touch ID, as I understand this function does not work on the iPad’s, only on the iMac/MacBook’s, is that correct?
I had to send my touch ID keyboard back yesterday. One of the shift keys froze down. Bumming about that. Of course, Apple's customer service is excellent so they're sending me a new one. So I broke out my Space Gray one and it seems more, I don't know, substantial? Better built? It just feels ... better. Weird. The touch ID on the other worked flawlessly. It just feels somehow, less. Have you noticed anything like that?
if the laptop is sleeping in clamshell mode, to wake it up and unlock it using Touch ID on the keyboard, do you have to press any key to wake it and then use Touch ID or just use Touch ID and it would wake up and unlock?
Jerry, I would like to know one thing that no one is talking about. Mechanism and key travel. Is it the same as previous generation? We could see the change in macbook keyboards (from scissors to butterfly to "magic"), so I wonder if there are any changes as well. Thank you.
And one more thing. How does it work with switching between 2 Macs? I can't find anyone who has tested it. I am a little bit worried that it will not be easy.
I wonder why pay nearly $150 for a keyboard when the MacBook already has a good keyboard? Is there anything particularly appealing about this magic keyboard? Can someone answer me?
If using a MacBook many people want to use at a desk with an external display and in clamshell mode with he laptop closed. Also, its more comfortable to use an external keyboard with a mouse or trackpad to the side rather than with the trackpad in front on the laptop.
touch id is almost completely pointless. You can't use it to log in into your mac from start up. Even Microsoft lets you do this. Touch Id is just a glorified lock button. So many "reviews" gloss over this missing, and most important feature. No worth the $50 premium imo.
@@JerrySchulze I appreciate the reply :D. i don't buy it, especially if its from apple. i have a mac mini, and to power it on you have to press a power button that doesn't have touch id. The system is fully booted by the time the password prompt comes up. If the system by this time (the prompt) already knows what my password is (as part of the encryption), it should know my fingerprint. I can understand your point for laptops, but apple can simply require two presses of the power button to log in. one to power up, and the other for the touch id function. I think its a design oversight on apple's part to be honest. The only work around is to leave your mac on sleep mode.
@@EdU-od5ec Extremely late reply, but that's not how anything works. On boot up, the computer actually has no clue what your password is. It has to ask for it because without the password none of the data on the computer is accessible. When you type in your password, the computer attempts to use the password to decrypt your data. If it fails, wrong password. If it works, continue booting. Once this first boot unlock is done, consecutive unlocks can use your fingerprint to authenticate you because the computer already knows your decryption key (it remembers your password). When it asks you for your fingerprint, it doesn't actually use the fingerprint scan for anything. All it does is compare the fingerprint to existing registered fingerprints, and if there's a match, take you to the desktop. TL;DR The fingerprint isn't your decryption key, the computer doesn't know your password or decryption key on boot up, there's no way for Apple to add biometric to first boot up without compromising security.
@@EdU-od5ec you are right! It's useless..because a Mac mini in sleep mode all the night doesn't make sense. Touch ID is useless with a Mac mini m1. I hate to power up the mini with the power button... type in the password and use the touch ID to put it to sleep and wake it up. I can save the extra money and buy an Apple keyboard without touch ID instead!
7:03 Wow...they've basically delivered a completely useless keyboard. No back lighting is inconceivable to me. Thank you for this review, you saved me some time and $'s on a pointless product.
Apple screwed up, I don’t understand the correlation of having to have a M1 chip just to use Touch ID when intel chips have Touch ID dumb move by apple. It should work with all Macs that already have Touch ID as well. Shame on you Apple 😡
But batteries last a long time and has Touch ID. Another alternative is the Logitech mx keys mini which I also live and showed in my Mac studio accessories video. ua-cam.com/video/_GnSL9Vyqek/v-deo.html
I already have the MX keys mini, but my password manager uses the fingerprint reader for access to certain sites. So basically I always need to have my laptop open to use the fingerprint reader for work.
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I am buying this because it can be used as wired when in need, especially while logging in and Bluetooth was turned off. I had to always find/borrow or call my friends for a keyboard every time I need to login into my mac system because there were instances where I turn off Bluetooth and shut my system.
I bought mine and I like it. The only issue I've had is that the connection gets lost from time to time. Touch ID is so nice!
Try wired just to test and see if you still have the issue.
@@JerrySchulze I will. Usually I just turn the keyboard off and then on again. didn't have this issue with my space gray one though.
Interesting.
hi, im using this keyboard with mac studuo, duriung the pairing, it asked to press the power button twice, we did, but nothing happen next. thx
Thanks for sharing. I was about to buy it for my imac late 2015 and it would be useless
You're a great product presenter, deserving of more subs. Great video.
Wow, thanks so much!
Yep, I agree. I've watched a lot of videos from him.
Thank you. I was having problems with pairing, but this made it clear, and helped me.
This review answered my curiosity about this KB. I'm eager for Space Grey to come out, but seeing that orange.... man. Oh well, we'll just wait here until more colors are offered (although I doubt they will offer more than just a few).
Awesome! glad it helped. They stopped selling the previous space gray accessories so I don't know if they will sell colors.
can you wake up your closed mac book pro with external monitor and your working magic keyboard?
Yes!
Thanks for the USB test! - always use my Mac's with Bluetooth turned OFF as I don't need it.
I need it for AirPods and airdrop.
@@JerrySchulze BTW: On Intel Macs *pressing* the Touch ID button will lock the computer. So it's not completely useless 😊
Amazing review! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi I need help! I followed your vid but system preferences doesn’t have a Touch ID setting for me, what do I do??
what Mac do you have? This only works with Apple Silicon Macs so M1 or newer.
What can I do if the setting to add a fingerprint somehow did not worked? And now my touch ID does not work. How can I add it remotedly? Thank you so much for help!
is the Touch ID function still not working (3 years later?) on the iPad m4? thanks
I paired it with my Macbook Pro and it paired flawlessly however, the volumes control don't work if you use an external audio interface. Is there a way around this?
thank you for the overview. Question: I'm having trouble enabling the touch ID on my Mackbook Pro. How do I reset the Magic Keyboard to factory so I can start over? Thanks in advance.
Can the keyboard power on the new mac mini by pressing the touch id button?
Does it came with backlight?
Will this keyboard work with late 2012 iMac. since it doesn't have touch id and will it also even connect to it? Thanks
Keyboard will work but Touch ID will not.
Nice review. I would like to use this with my MacBook Air and IPad Pro. Once paired to both, how easy is it to switch from the Mac to the Ipad and then back to the Mac? Do you have to re-pair each time?
First timer considering getting M1 Mini. I think I'd get this keyboard instead of some other, cause touch ID seems just simply handy. One stupid question though. If I'd get M1 Mini and this keyboard. Could I sleep the computer and wake it if it's connected wirelessly via BT? I didn't notice anything mentioned in the video.
Yep, that’s how these keyboard work.
What about a mouse? Can I use any mouse wired or bt with this magic keyboard? So surprised that you did not address the mouse. How can the keyboard be used without a mouse? Thanks.
Thanks for the video! On the video, everything looks pretty easy, but I was trying to add the second fingerprint to connect my keyboard with MacBook Pro and the keyboard doesn't even see my finger. I'm touching and touching, no effect. Interesting why?
That's weird. Reboot?
So the Touch ID button replaces the need to type your user account ID? So when my MAC mini asks for the password every time i do just about anything, like installing an app.
looks good. too bad only 2 colors.. how is it to type on? I picked dup a Mac mini M1 last year. love it.. my 3rd party keyboards so far I hate.. including my latest Macally keyboard.
Can you use it with iPad Pro that doesnt have touch id?
Touch ID will not work with an iPad
What about an iMac 2014 I want to use Touch ID
No, Apple silicon only.
Do you have a case recommendation for this keyboard? - I want to bring it with me when travelling without damaging it.
Does this keyboard pair with M1 iPad mini? Want to know before I go buy it.
yes but Touch ID on the external keyboard will not.
just bought this and a magic touchpad for my new mediacetner-player setup with mac mini m1. im connecting the keyboard and touchpad with a mac-bridge. BUT im really bummed out to find out the keyboard dosent have backlight. The buttons are there so first i just thought my keyboard didnt work but after seeing this i realise its not there. The toughpad is so much better than the expensive logitech media keyboard i have been using so i guess i will have to live with it. But come-on apple.
I'm so glad I got the Silver iMac. I can easily get a replacement for my mouse or keyboard if I have to. On top of that, I can get a matching Magic Trackpad if I feel like it. I'm so happy to see that during the presentation of MacOS Monterey, they only used silver iMacs. I think Apple has a thing for simplicity and minimalism. I think silver is the best color and if you like color, just change the wallpaper to whichever color you like. 😂
Great point!
Silver all day! Classic!
@@edimarjunior9616 yes 🙌 I think Silver is the best. ☺️ It suits any space. The white boarders make the screen look like it’s floating 🤩
@@JerrySchulze thank you for replying to my comment ☺️ I love your content 💛
@@Kevito thanks so much!
Does the typing feel the same between the Old and new version?
Yep!
So this keyboard won’t work with intel even though you have touch on your 2019 MacBook Pro ?
Keyboard will work, Touch ID will not.
Does Touch ID work using the keyboard with the USB-C cable and with Bluetooth off? Thank you if you reply, I know that this video is 2 years old ;)
Yes, it sure does and removes any latency or lag. Track pad too
Will the magic keyboard startup a closed MacBook Pro in clamshell mode?
Yes it will wake a MacBook.
@@JerrySchulze but it won't power up from the Magic Keyboard after shutting down the MacBook Pro, right? I still have to open up the laptop and place it back into the vertical laptop stand to start the computer, right?
Good one. Will the Touch ID in this keyboard work with an ‘Intel Macbook air with Touch ID’ if I connect the keyboard with USB C cable?
nope
@@JerrySchulze can this touch id be used on ipad ？
hi, Why would you need an external keyboard with a MacBook Pro if it already has a built in keyboard? Thanks
is there an easy way to pair the keyboard with two macbooks pro m1 (different user)?.
the magic keyboard touch id could be enabled to work on ipads through an update but apple won't do it because they are more about profit than caring about what comes may possibly want.
I think it is more than that. Until the iPad can work in clamshell mode with an external display what is the point?
@@JerrySchulze well ipads work on external displays without needing a clam mode .. apple could just do it for any iPad. but another thing is most half of apple’s fanbase now is rocking ipad for their main computer why not give them that same macbook ability?
does it work with Mac mini m2 pro?
yes
im trying to use my new magic keyboard's touch ID but it's not being picked up on system preferences... When I click on the touch ID section it says "oops you clicked. just touch your finger" - but when I do that - nothing appears and no signal to click my macbook... Maybe a faulty keyboard? Thanks
is it really a technical limitation that touch ID does not work with Intel CUPs? Or is it an intended software limitation by apple?
I don't know. I would think that it could work with the T2 chip in the newest intel Macs but maybe not. .
I have this but I cannot get the top row of keys to wrok...can anyone tell me how?
Weird. What are you using it with?
does the new keyboard give the ability to go into MBAir sleep mode when working with an external monitor? (just like regular closing MacAIR?)
It will lock the computer and put to sleep based on your battery prefs.
@@JerrySchulze can you please tell me where is this setting? there is nothing like that in battery settings...thank you
@@ThePazior Are you on Ventura? Things have moved. www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-disable-or-adjust-auto-sleep-time-on-mac/
@@JerrySchulze thank you for your answer :) and do you know after what time MB will go into sleep mode after the external monitor turns off?
Great video, thank you
hi! Can I turn on a closed MacBook Pro connected to power and an external monitor (desktop mode) with the power button on the magic keyboard?
Can you use Touch ID on windows pc
Nope
How do you set the keyboard up to your Mac? I have a Mac 27 Mac.
Oh snap let’s go I didn’t know this was coming
Can I pair one magic keyboard to two MacBooks, for example, if I wanted to lend the keyboard to someone in my household who uses another MacBook device with its unique user profile?
Do you have to use the touch ID or can you just use a password instead?
Just like on a MacBook or other device you do NOT need to use touchID.
I still don’t understand what Apple has against making backlit keyboards.
Backlit keyboards eat up more battery life and are not needed if your in a well lit room or have a desk light.
"if"
@@RAMSBR001 That’s true, if they made a backlit version it would have much shorter battery life. People’s would just always have it plugged in, which apple is against. It’s the same reason the magic mouse charges from the bottom. Apple dreams of a wire/cable free future.
Hi Jerry! - I’ve searched the Web, but I can’t find answers to any the following, so, could you please clarify, that the keys:- F4 (Search) F5 (Dictation) F6 (Do Not Disturb) - as well as the dedicated Emoji and the Global Menu keys - function perfectly well with the new the 2021 iPad M1 Pros?
If so, I presume that I’d buy the one with just the Lock key (does that work?) function in the top fight hand corner, as opposed the one with the Touch ID, as I understand this function does not work on the iPad’s, only on the iMac/MacBook’s, is that correct?
I had to send my touch ID keyboard back yesterday. One of the shift keys froze down. Bumming about that. Of course, Apple's customer service is excellent so they're sending me a new one. So I broke out my Space Gray one and it seems more, I don't know, substantial? Better built? It just feels ... better. Weird. The touch ID on the other worked flawlessly. It just feels somehow, less. Have you noticed anything like that?
interesting. When I hold them side by side I don't get that feeling.
@@JerrySchulze I know. It's weird. The buttons just seem more 'there'. Then again, I've been told I'm not. all there, that is. lol
lol
Love this video, thank you
Why add a touch id button if you can't use it on older devices?
are the keys butterfly?
Nope
if the laptop is sleeping in clamshell mode, to wake it up and unlock it using Touch ID on the keyboard, do you have to press any key to wake it and then use Touch ID or just use Touch ID and it would wake up and unlock?
didn't mention the high price 😕
Well, it is an apple keyboard 😆
Jerry, I would like to know one thing that no one is talking about. Mechanism and key travel. Is it the same as previous generation? We could see the change in macbook keyboards (from scissors to butterfly to "magic"), so I wonder if there are any changes as well. Thank you.
And one more thing. How does it work with switching between 2 Macs? I can't find anyone who has tested it. I am a little bit worried that it will not be easy.
Key travel is same as the last version.
You can pair to 2 devices but you need to manually connect from the computer you want to connect to. It's not the best.
@@JerrySchulze Thank you Jerry. Much appreciated. 👍
Is the touch id support Macbook Pro with M1 Pro?
Can you turn on a Mac M1?
Wake from sleep? Yes
@@JerrySchulze I thought it can turn on the Mac M1 , already have this keyboard but on intel Mac, thanks for the info
Can anybody comment about the battery life on this keyboard?
I charge it about every 3 months
@@JerrySchulze thank you!
hey yo what if u r using intel chip macbook pro?
Touch ID will not work with intel Mac.
Thank you, this video help me!
Looks great but 1 drop of liquid and its useless
I regret getting base model
Amazing insights
i cant pair it with my ipad, nor my iphone :(
Thanks!
Thanks Jerry! loved the video
Awesome!
@@JerrySchulze you really mention things other Tech youtuber don't! :)
I appreciate that and I try to be helpful.
Hi I have an apple external dvd drive. How do I eject discs with the new keyboard?
If it had light on the keys I would definitely buy it
doesnt have :(
Touch ID only works with M1 Macs
6:37 can you use with an Intel or older Mac?
Would the Touch ID work with the m1 iPads?
Mine doesnt work. It sucks !!!
Nice review of a potentially boring subject! Well done!
Much appreciated!
I wonder why pay nearly $150 for a keyboard when the MacBook already has a good keyboard? Is there anything particularly appealing about this magic keyboard? Can someone answer me?
If using a MacBook many people want to use at a desk with an external display and in clamshell mode with he laptop closed. Also, its more comfortable to use an external keyboard with a mouse or trackpad to the side rather than with the trackpad in front on the laptop.
That is dope! Thanks~
touch id is almost completely pointless. You can't use it to log in into your mac from start up. Even Microsoft lets you do this. Touch Id is just a glorified lock button. So many "reviews" gloss over this missing, and most important feature. No worth the $50 premium imo.
That is because of the full system encryption at boot. Even iOS needs a password on boot.
@@JerrySchulze I appreciate the reply :D. i don't buy it, especially if its from apple. i have a mac mini, and to power it on you have to press a power button that doesn't have touch id. The system is fully booted by the time the password prompt comes up. If the system by this time (the prompt) already knows what my password is (as part of the encryption), it should know my fingerprint.
I can understand your point for laptops, but apple can simply require two presses of the power button to log in. one to power up, and the other for the touch id function.
I think its a design oversight on apple's part to be honest. The only work around is to leave your mac on sleep mode.
@@EdU-od5ec Extremely late reply, but that's not how anything works.
On boot up, the computer actually has no clue what your password is. It has to ask for it because without the password none of the data on the computer is accessible.
When you type in your password, the computer attempts to use the password to decrypt your data. If it fails, wrong password. If it works, continue booting.
Once this first boot unlock is done, consecutive unlocks can use your fingerprint to authenticate you because the computer already knows your decryption key (it remembers your password). When it asks you for your fingerprint, it doesn't actually use the fingerprint scan for anything. All it does is compare the fingerprint to existing registered fingerprints, and if there's a match, take you to the desktop.
TL;DR The fingerprint isn't your decryption key, the computer doesn't know your password or decryption key on boot up, there's no way for Apple to add biometric to first boot up without compromising security.
@@EdU-od5ec you are right! It's useless..because a Mac mini in sleep mode all the night doesn't make sense. Touch ID is useless with a Mac mini m1. I hate to power up the mini with the power button... type in the password and use the touch ID to put it to sleep and wake it up. I can save the extra money and buy an Apple keyboard without touch ID instead!
I was hoping this could switch on a MacBook/iPad setup. Shame, will stick to standard Magic Keyboard. Great video thanks
$150 and no backlight? lmao
Wanna do a giveaway?
Sure! What are you giving away?
Oh, sorry. I didn’t make myself clear. I was saying you should do a giveaway of the keyboard 😄
lol
Why ant it BLACK ?????
“Which bear is best?”
lack of backlight on a $100+ keyboard is a dealbreaker for me there's so many better 3rd party options for most people
7:03 Wow...they've basically delivered a completely useless keyboard. No back lighting is inconceivable to me. Thank you for this review, you saved me some time and $'s on a pointless product.
meh! I prefer a strong password
for logging into the Mac at a desk the convenience is what I want.
Apple screwed up, I don’t understand the correlation of having to have a M1 chip just to use Touch ID when intel chips have Touch ID dumb move by apple. It should work with all Macs that already have Touch ID as well. Shame on you Apple 😡
If I use my imac with my friend, can I use the touch id to differentiate our desk?
Yes, touch id can switch between accounts on the iMac.
$150 for no backlight 🫣🫠
But batteries last a long time and has Touch ID. Another alternative is the Logitech mx keys mini which I also live and showed in my Mac studio accessories video. ua-cam.com/video/_GnSL9Vyqek/v-deo.html
I already have the MX keys mini, but my password manager uses the fingerprint reader for access to certain sites. So basically I always need to have my laptop open to use the fingerprint reader for work.
@@danthesafariguy ahh. Yep. Another possible option is to use Apple Watch if you have one.
Can I use Magic Keyboard with my M3 air