Apple lastly introduced Touch ID to its desktop computer systems earlier this yr with an upgraded model of its wi-fi Magic Keyboard that includes an added fingerprint sensor. To date, it’s been solely accessible with Apple’s new M1-powered iMac, nevertheless it now finally appears to be available as a standalone accent via Apple’s online store.

As noticed by Rene Ritchie who reported their findings on Twitter, the $179 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad and shorter $149 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID can each be bought from the net Apple Store proper now, though it doesn’t look like they’re accessible for pickup from any of the corporate’s brick-and-mortar shops simply but. Like the keyboard that debuted alongside and ships with Apple’s new 24-inch iMac powered by the corporate’s in-house M1 processor, the standalone model additionally consists of devoted keys for Spotlight, Dictation, Do Not Disturb, and for fast entry to emoji characters along with the fingerprint sensor. But in contrast to the iMac bundled model, the standalone keyboards are solely accessible with a silver and white end. If you actually desire a Magic Keyboard with a splash of shade, you’re going to want to spring for a brand new iMac.

The lack of shade selection isn’t the one restriction with the standalone Touch ID-equipped Magic Keyboards. The added safety characteristic solely works with Macs powered by the M1 processor, which along with the brand new iMac additionally consists of the M1 MacGuide Air, M1 MacGuide Pro, and the M1 Mac Mini. It received’t, nevertheless, work with the M1-powered iPad Pro, for these on the lookout for a intelligent workaround to Face ID. The keyboard itself will nonetheless work nice on an older Intel-powered Mac, together with all of the shortcut keys, however with the ability to unlock the machine, or swap consumer profiles with a fingerprint, is just not supported.