Apple Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, and Magic Trackpad 2 work wirelessly with your Mac via Bluetooth when they're paired and turned on.
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If your devices came with a new iMac, they're already paired with the computer. Just turn them on when you first turn on your Mac. To make sure that your device is turned on, check its power switch. If green is visible, the device is on.
If you bought your devices separately — or if they've become unpaired from your Mac — follow the steps below to pair them.
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How to set up current Apple wireless devices
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Follow these steps to set up your Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, or Magic Trackpad 2:
- Connect a Lightning to USB Cable1 or a USB-C to Lightning Cable to the Lightning port on the device2 and connect the other end of the cable to your Mac.
- Make sure that the device's power switch is in the ON position. (Green is visible under the switch when the device is on.)
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth preferences window. When the device pairs with your Mac, it appears in the list of devices.
- Check the Bluetooth preferences window to see your device's charge level. When the device is charged, unplug it for wireless use.
1. If your Bluetooth device came with an iMac, a Lightning to USB cable was also included in the box.
2. Magic Mouse 2 can't be used while connected to the cable.
How to set up earlier Apple wireless devices
If you're not sure which device you have, you can learn how to identify your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad.
Then use a wired mouse or trackpad — or the built-in trackpad if you're using a Mac notebook — and follow these steps to set up your earlier Apple wireless devices (such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad):
- Turn on your device.
- Wait until your device's LED starts blinking, which means that it's in Discoverable Mode. (If the LED is on but not blinking, your device is already paired with another host. To unpair it, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Hover the pointer over the device you want to remove, then click the button that appears next to the device's name. Turn the device off, then start again at step 1.)
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
- Wait while your Mac searches for your device. When your device appears in Bluetooth preferences, click Pair1.
1. Apple Wireless Keyboard requires the passcode that appears on your Mac. Enter the 8-digit passcode on the keyboard, then press Return. Earlier models of Apple Wireless Mouse or Apple Magic Trackpad will connect automatically or show a dialog. If you see a dialog, click Pair or press Return.
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A few days ago, the Apple keyboard indicator light would randomly blink twice after disconnecting from my Mac. And the Bluetooth preference panel would show errors like 'Not Connected,' 'Couldn't connect to the device,' and 'Pairing failed.' Fortunately, I didn't have to go through the grind to fix the blinking Apple keyboard on my Mac.
If you have also faced the blinking keyboard light problem on your Apple Keyboard, head over to these simple solutions to resolve the issue.
Apple Keyboard Blinking Light and won't Reconnect to Mac? Here is the Quick Fix
Solution #1: Check Out The Battery Of Your Keyboard
On most occasions, this problem could be due to the battery. Hence, you need to ensure that the battery of the keyboard is charged.
In case the battery charge is low or almost zero, the Bluetooth connection will be sloppy. It will randomly disconnect between the Mac.
Solution #2: Turn OFF/ON Keyboard and Restart Your Mac
Step #1.Turn off Apple Keyboard. Then, click on the Apple menu and select 'System Preferences.'
Step #2. Head over to 'Bluetooth' preference panel and turn off Bluetooth.
Step #3. Return to the Apple menu and select Restart.
Step #4. When the Mac has restarted, return to the Apple menu → System Preferences → Bluetooth and select Turn Bluetooth On.
Then, leave the Bluetooth preference panel.
Step #5. Next, you need to turn on Apple Keyboard by pressing the power button.
Next up, you need to wait for a few seconds until the Apple Keyboard appear within the 'Devices' list of the Bluetooth preference panel and re-synced.
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Solution #3. Try Removing & Re-Pairing Apple Keyboard to the Mac
Try removing and re-pair the keyboard to the Mac. It has often worked for me in troubleshooting this problem. And I'm pretty confident that it would click for you as well.
Step #1. Click the Apple menu → System Preferences → Bluetooth.
Step #2. Now, select 'Apple Keyboard' and then press the Delete key on the keyboard and confirm.
Step #3. Now, restart the Mac. Once your computer has rebooted, go back to the Bluetooth system preference panel.
If you bought your devices separately — or if they've become unpaired from your Mac — follow the steps below to pair them.
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard Batteries
How to set up current Apple wireless devices
Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
Follow these steps to set up your Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, or Magic Trackpad 2:
- Connect a Lightning to USB Cable1 or a USB-C to Lightning Cable to the Lightning port on the device2 and connect the other end of the cable to your Mac.
- Make sure that the device's power switch is in the ON position. (Green is visible under the switch when the device is on.)
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth preferences window. When the device pairs with your Mac, it appears in the list of devices.
- Check the Bluetooth preferences window to see your device's charge level. When the device is charged, unplug it for wireless use.
1. If your Bluetooth device came with an iMac, a Lightning to USB cable was also included in the box.
2. Magic Mouse 2 can't be used while connected to the cable.
How to set up earlier Apple wireless devices
If you're not sure which device you have, you can learn how to identify your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad.
Then use a wired mouse or trackpad — or the built-in trackpad if you're using a Mac notebook — and follow these steps to set up your earlier Apple wireless devices (such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad):
- Turn on your device.
- Wait until your device's LED starts blinking, which means that it's in Discoverable Mode. (If the LED is on but not blinking, your device is already paired with another host. To unpair it, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Hover the pointer over the device you want to remove, then click the button that appears next to the device's name. Turn the device off, then start again at step 1.)
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth.
- Wait while your Mac searches for your device. When your device appears in Bluetooth preferences, click Pair1.
1. Apple Wireless Keyboard requires the passcode that appears on your Mac. Enter the 8-digit passcode on the keyboard, then press Return. Earlier models of Apple Wireless Mouse or Apple Magic Trackpad will connect automatically or show a dialog. If you see a dialog, click Pair or press Return.
Learn more
A few days ago, the Apple keyboard indicator light would randomly blink twice after disconnecting from my Mac. And the Bluetooth preference panel would show errors like 'Not Connected,' 'Couldn't connect to the device,' and 'Pairing failed.' Fortunately, I didn't have to go through the grind to fix the blinking Apple keyboard on my Mac.
If you have also faced the blinking keyboard light problem on your Apple Keyboard, head over to these simple solutions to resolve the issue.
Apple Keyboard Blinking Light and won't Reconnect to Mac? Here is the Quick Fix
Solution #1: Check Out The Battery Of Your Keyboard
On most occasions, this problem could be due to the battery. Hence, you need to ensure that the battery of the keyboard is charged.
In case the battery charge is low or almost zero, the Bluetooth connection will be sloppy. It will randomly disconnect between the Mac.
Solution #2: Turn OFF/ON Keyboard and Restart Your Mac
Step #1.Turn off Apple Keyboard. Then, click on the Apple menu and select 'System Preferences.'
Step #2. Head over to 'Bluetooth' preference panel and turn off Bluetooth.
Step #3. Return to the Apple menu and select Restart.
Step #4. When the Mac has restarted, return to the Apple menu → System Preferences → Bluetooth and select Turn Bluetooth On.
Then, leave the Bluetooth preference panel.
Step #5. Next, you need to turn on Apple Keyboard by pressing the power button.
Next up, you need to wait for a few seconds until the Apple Keyboard appear within the 'Devices' list of the Bluetooth preference panel and re-synced.
Apple thunderbolt camera. Check out if the problem is fixed. If it has worked, wonderful! If it hasn't, move on to the next solution.
Solution #3. Try Removing & Re-Pairing Apple Keyboard to the Mac
Try removing and re-pair the keyboard to the Mac. It has often worked for me in troubleshooting this problem. And I'm pretty confident that it would click for you as well.
Step #1. Click the Apple menu → System Preferences → Bluetooth.
Step #2. Now, select 'Apple Keyboard' and then press the Delete key on the keyboard and confirm.
Step #3. Now, restart the Mac. Once your computer has rebooted, go back to the Bluetooth system preference panel.
Step #4. Next, turn on the Apple Keyboard. Simply press the Power button to activate the pairing process and then select Pair when Apple Keyboard reappears in the Bluetooth Devices list.
Step #5. Enter the numbers shown on the screen using a connected Apple Keyboard to pair the keyboard to the Mac.
Now, the keyboard should start working properly.
Wrapping up:
Which one of the two solutions worked for you? Let us know your feedback in the comments below.
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