Wireless keyboard · Connect guide
How to connect a wireless keyboard
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Most wireless keyboards pair by Bluetooth: put the keyboard into pairing mode, choose it in your computer's or tablet's Bluetooth settings, and type the code if one appears.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Turn the keyboard on.
- Put it into pairing mode. On a Logitech keyboard, press and hold the Easy-Switch key for 3 seconds until it blinks.
02 · Connect
Step by step, by device
Logitech keyboard
Hold Easy-Switch 3 seconds → computer's Bluetooth settings → type the code
- Press and hold the Easy-Switch key for 3 seconds. When it begins blinking, the keyboard is ready to pair.
- Open the Bluetooth settings on your computer and connect the keyboard from there.
- If a code appears on screen, type it on the keyboard and press Enter.
Windows 11 laptop or PC
Quick settings → Manage Bluetooth devices → New devices
- With the keyboard in pairing mode, select the Network, Sound or Battery icon, then the Manage Bluetooth devices arrow on the Bluetooth quick setting.
- Select the keyboard under New devices, follow any instructions, then select Done.
Windows 10 steps are in the Windows Bluetooth guide.
Apple Magic Keyboard with a Mac
Connect the cable → turn it on → it pairs automatically
- Connect the keyboard to the Mac with a USB-C cable, USB-C to Lightning cable or Lightning to USB cable.
- Turn the keyboard on; you should see green under its power switch. The USB connection charges it and pairs it with the Mac automatically.
- Check it appears in Apple menu → System Settings → Bluetooth, then unplug the cable to use it wirelessly.
Source: Apple: set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad with your Mac
iPad
Settings → Bluetooth → tap the keyboard
- With the keyboard in pairing mode, go to Settings on the iPad, tap Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
- Tap the keyboard's name when it appears. You might need to enter a PIN or passcode.
Source: Apple: connect a third-party Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad
If it still won't connect
Make sure the keyboard is on, has fresh batteries or is charged, and is in range. Check Airplane mode is off, and turn Bluetooth off and on again. If it still won't connect, remove the keyboard from your Bluetooth devices and pair it again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I put a Logitech keyboard into pairing mode?
Press and hold the Easy-Switch key for 3 seconds. When the key starts blinking, it's ready to pair.
How do I pair an Apple Magic Keyboard with my Mac?
Connect it to the Mac with a cable and turn it on. Apple says the USB connection pairs it automatically; then unplug it to use it wirelessly.