Can two hardware wallets hold the same Bitcoin wallet at the same time?

Yes. If two compatible devices are restored using the same wallet backup, optional passphrase and account settings, they can control the same on-chain Bitcoin addresses. Neither device stores the bitcoin itself.

The answer

Yes. If two compatible devices are restored using the same wallet backup, optional passphrase and account settings, they can control the same on-chain Bitcoin addresses. Neither device stores the bitcoin itself.

What to do next

Test with a watch-only balance and verify that the same receiving address appears on each device. Avoid typing the recovery words into a computer or website.

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Will a payment arrive if one of the devices is switched off?

Yes. Payments settle on the blockchain regardless of whether either signing device is powered on.

Do I need to send bitcoin to the second hardware wallet after restoring the same backup?

No. If both devices derive the same account, they control the same existing Bitcoin outputs. Verify that the receive address matches before relying on the second device.

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