Magic Trackpad works with one iMac ..not another?

I have both an earlier Intel iMac and a 27", i5 iMac .. the Magic trackpad is a wonder. I love it, but I have lost contact with my 27" ... there seems to be nothing I can do for it to make contact?! I've done all sorts of fixes, but neither Bluetooth nor the trackpad window in the Sys. Prefs will see it.
I have read references to people saying; "Make it a favorite." I do not know what that means, nor how to do it. I was just going to buy another Trackpad, but this works fine with my intel iMac. As soon as I walk in the other room - I can use it.
I'd appreciate a little advice. Thanks.
Jim

Jim,
The trackpad can be paired with multiple machines but Connected to only one. When it's connected the other machine will ignore it and even refuse to pair.
If the macs are in seperate rooms at least 33 ft way you can do it by powering off the trackpad (this will disconnect from mac1), walk to the other room and power on. Mac2 should grab it. If your too close it's possible Mac 1 will grab it again.
Regards,
Captfred

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