Trackpad won't connect with iMac

I have not been able to get a Magic Trackpad to connect to a new iMac 27". The Trackpad works fine with an older iMac. Any suggestions?

Unpair it from your older iMac first and then pair it with your new iMac.
see > Move Magic Trackpad between Macs | Macworld
and/or page #4 of the > Magic_Trackpad_User's Guide.pdf

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