How Do I Connect My Magic Keyboard?
If you have just bought a Magic keyboard with Touch ID, setting it up to work with your Apple laptop doesn’t take long. Here’s how to connect your Magic Keyboard.
Connect your Magic Keyboard to your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with the USB-C to Lightning cable that comes with it. On the top side of your Magic Keyboard, toggle the device’s power switch to the On Position, so the green is visible under it. On your MacBook, click the Apple logo. Click System Preferences. Click Bluetooth. Alternatively, on the Apple Menu Bar, click Control Center > Bluetooth to check the pairing. Wait for the device to finish pairing with your MacBook. If the device is displayed but doesn’t automatically pair, click Connect to finish the process. Unplug the cable to use it wirelessly.
How Do I Turn on Magic Keyboard on My MacBook Pro?
Once you’ve paired your Magic Keyboard with your MacBook Pro, using it is very simple. Here’s how to turn it on before use.
On the top side of the keyboard, toggle on the power switch so that you can see a small amount of green underneath the toggle. Start using the keyboard to turn it on. It will automatically pair with your MacBook providing it’s previously been paired with it. Toggle the power switch the other way to switch it back off.
Does the Magic Keyboard With Touch ID Work With All MacBooks?
Yes and no. As a Bluetooth keyboard, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID works with all MacBooks with Bluetooth functionality.
To use the Touch ID functionality part of the Magic Keyboard, users need to have a Mac that contains the Apple Silicon chip - the M1 processor. That includes the MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), as well as iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021), and Mac Mini (M1, 2020) and newer.
While the keyboard will work as a keyboard, you’ll miss out on the security features that Touch ID brings if you have an older device.
Why Won’t My Magic Keyboard Pair With My MacBook?
If your Magic Keyboard doesn’t connect with your MacBook, it can be for several reasons. Here’s a look at how to fix some of the most common issues.
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 repairing them via Bluetooth. Check Bluetooth is on. Check that Bluetooth is enabled on your MacBook by clicking Apple logo > System Preferences > Bluetooth.
