How Do I Connect My Magic Keyboard?
If you have a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, setting it up to work with your Mac or MacBook doesn’t take long and is quite straightforward. Here’s how to connect your Magic Keyboard.
Connect your Magic Keyboard to your iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with the included USB-C to Lightning cable. On the top side of the Magic Keyboard, toggle the device’s power switch to the On position so green is displayed underneath the switch. On your Mac, click the Apple logo. Click System Preferences. Click Bluetooth. Alternatively, on the Apple Menu Bar, click Control Center > Bluetooth to check the device has paired. Wait for the device to finish pairing with your Mac. If the device is displayed but doesn’t automatically pair, click Connect to finish the process. Unplug the cable to continue to use the keyboard wirelessly.
How Do I Turn on the Magic Keyboard from My MacBook Pro?
Once you have paired your Magic Keyboard with your Mac including MacBook Pro, using it is simple. Here’s how to turn it on before you use it.
On the top side of the keyboard, toggle the power switch so that you can see a small amount of green underneath the switch. Start using the keyboard to switch it on. Once paired initially, it will automatically pair with your Mac every time you use it. If it doesn’t, follow the steps above to re-pair it. Toggle the power switch the other way to switch it back off if you don’t plan on using it for an extended period of time.
Why Won’t My Magic Keyboard Pair With My Mac?
If your Magic Keyboard fails to connect with your Mac, it can be for several reasons.
Turn the device off and on. Turn the Magic Keyboard off and back on again. This action will often restore the connection. Connect the keyboard with a cable. Try reconnecting your MacBook and Magic Keyboard physically again before re-pairing them via Bluetooth. Check Bluetooth is enabled. Check that Bluetooth is switched on for your MacBook by clicking Apple logo > System Preferences > Bluetooth.
