The EW1052 does work with Mac OS X.
- The Mac will automatically install the correct driver when the EW1052 is connected. This can be checked by clicking the 'Apple' logo and then click 'About this Mac'
- Click 'More info' and choose 'USB' at the hardware field. You will see a notification 'Smart Card Reader Interface'. This means the EW1052 has been installed correctly
However, you still need specific software to be able to read smartcards or eID cards. This software is supplied by your bank, (local) government or by other certified instances.
For example: People from Belgium may use the following link to obtain software which will allow them to read their identity cards: Click
If you are an inhabitant from another country, you need to refer to your local government to obtain the correct software.
People who want to read their banking cards need to contact their bank to obtain the correct software.