Mac mini users still lack a standalone Touch ID option
A buyer can use a mechanical keyboard such as a Keychron, but then loses easy access to Touch ID. Apple does not sell a small standalone Touch ID device.
Using Touch ID usually means keeping an Apple keyboard on the desk, even if another keyboard is preferred. A small device would let keyboard users keep quick login and approval without extra keyboard clutter.
Key points
- users generally need an Apple keyboard to use Touch ID.
- mechanical keyboard users lose that convenience.
- A small standalone Touch ID device would reduce desk clutter.
- For owners, this is useful for local management but not essential.