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Reference Facebook post: Keychron - Sharing an early prototype we’re working on: a keyboard... | Facebook

>Sharing an early prototype we’re working on: a keyboard with a built-in fingerprint button, so you can use your fingerprint for Passkeys.

>Would you buy a keyboard with this feature? 👀

>This isn’t the final design—just a #prototype for now.

Unfortunately, I don't have Facebook, so I thought I'd make a thread here for folks to share their thoughts. Perhaps one of us can link this to Keychron's official support.

For me personally, as I use fingerprint readers daily, I think this is a great idea and not even just for passkeys, but password managers, elevation prompts, logging into various users, etc.

1. OS compatibility is key. Windows has Windows Hello, Linux has fprintd, macOS has Touch ID. Most apps just use the OS' fingerprint standard because it's secure by default.
2. Modularity / replaceable: I'd hate to have to buy a complete new keyboard just because this one part failed in a few years. Of course, that also means a little more security. It'd also be neat to retrofit this onto other keyboards.
3. Not recessed: a little higher up will let your finger sit flat on the sensor and get a clean auth attempt.
4. Fast boot-up speed: some fingerprint sensors don't boot up as fast as your OS, so you're senselessly tapping them while they're still booting. Fast boot up prevents that.
5. The other side, as it's unclear if this is a confirmed addition: Keychron can add a USB passthrough hub or two USB ports on keyboards (e.g., left and right), so users can bring their own accessories.

Those are my quick thoughts. Feel free to add your ideas, suggestions, feedback, etc. if you'd like, too!