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Apple’s new USB-C peripherals for the Mac are failing to work with either versions of macOS before macOS Sequoia 15.1, or with the current beta of 15.2.
Apple’s updated Magic Keyboard – Image Credit: Apple
Apple’s updated Magic Keyboard – Image Credit: Apple
Despite Apple saying that its new USB-C Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse will work with devices that are years old, they won’t without a specific update. Apple lists compatible Macs as old as 2018, but does not say that users have to update to macOS Sequoia 15.1.
On macOS Sequoia 15 or earlier, Touch ID and function keys fail to work on the new Magic Keyboard. While there don’t appear to be reports of the Magic Trackpad failing, the Magic Mouse is unable to scroll.
New Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard don’t work with older versions of macOS
New Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard don’t work with older versions of macOS
