How to Reset Apple Magic Keyboard For Not Connecting/Pairing/Turning On

[@erikschwab5516]

Couldn't figure out how to connect the older model with the button. I tried holding the button on the side but I wasn't continuing to hold when clicking the pair button. Tried your method and worked first time! Thanks for your help!

[@cvvcrc4675]

OMG, this actually fixed why my keyboard numbers 1-5 weren't working! I did all of the reset + pairing things which didn't work but when I held the off button and disconnected/reconnected it problem was solved!! Thank you!

[@EvelynLee-Barber]

I tried for ages to find the right assistance, then came across you, worked first time. Thank you so much

[@brandinwalker5083]

Holy crap, this helped me so much more than any BS Apple Support person ever. I finally have my keyboard back working correctly thanks to your video. You the man.

[@SmontheVidd]

My keyboard starting working as soon as I started listening to this. Some gift you've got there!

[@AaronBloomfieldmusic]

I thought this was a smart-assed comment but the same happened for me too! Simply amazing!

[@tendo102]

Literally not even joking, I got to a minute in to this video and my keyboard fixed itself and reconnected.

[@michaelbaldivia2740]

Thanks, especially for covering the older model. The press and hold until it is connected did the trick!

[@trevin91]

yup - worked for me too - thanks!

[@luctiemessen9897]

Same here! Thanks!

[@petermeitzler9981]

Helpful video! Also, I discovered while trying to set up an iMac for the first time that you can turn on a virtual keyboard on screen if the iMac won't yet acknowledge your wireless keyboard. With a USB mouse, you can click on each letter/number in the virtual keyboard and get through the setup and then update bluetooth settings to see your wireless keyboard and trackpad. So you don't have to run out and buy another keyboard! This feature is in the Accessibility settings very early in the setup menu. Click on "MOTOR" and a keyboard will open on screen, so if you at least have a USB mouse, you can get through setup. I knew the Mac was going to have such a feature -- it's brilliant!

[@peterpage1721]

My wireless Magic keyboard stopped working. I tried everything that was suggested on this video. None of of it worked. Bluetooth indicated my keyboard was connected but it was not working. I tried another keyboard and it would connect and work. The problem must be with the keyboards transmitter. I took the cable that was included to charge the keyboard and mouse and connected it between the keyboard and a USB port on my computer. The keyboard started working better than it ever has. I no longer have to wait for the computer to connect to the keyboard. As soon as I turn the keyboard on, it works. I suspect the wireless transmitter on the keyboard is not as reliable, or performs as well as a wired connection. You should consider connecting your keyboard by wire if the suggested resets do not work. I prefer the performance of the keyboard with the wire connection. Apple needs to work on the performance and reliability of the Bluetooth connection on the keyboard.

[@jgates]

This video is two years old, and it is still helping! Thank you!

[@TheKahoul]

It worked thanks for the video ! After connecting my keyboard to another Mac my keyboard wasn't working anymore. Go on bluetooth setting and click forget this device, then reconnect

[@JuelzVice]

Thank you! Was about to get rid of the keyboard, but your instructions did the trick!

[@svenlimonard]

I had exactly the same. Grateful for this video, thank you man!

[@richardmakarewicz2302]

Brilliant. Was skeptical until I tried the +3 sec button hold - off then on, holding until the device connects. Worked like a charm for me. Previously, my magic trackpad would not connect to my Mini. Message was "passkey mismatch" . Nothing worked until THIS. YAY

[@machaellaubscher9847]

i had keys 7ujm not working on lowercase and only with caps. I followed all other suggestions and none worked and all said to replace keyboard. removed and re-paired with imac and now working!!! thank you

[@ryanzmuda3167]

What about if you’re stuck on the login screen.

[@soulvalues]

this worked perfectly for me to pair my older keyboard. Thank you!! Apple's instructions were rather useless on this issue.

[@chrisberner]

Helpful! Keeping the power button pressed on my older magic keyboard made it work again. Thanks.

[@robertobasile6907]

When I do that, the keyboard just turns off....anyway, it does pair (with some difficulty) to my newer iMac (late 2014 with High Sierra), but not to my older one (early 2008 iMac with El Capitan)...I'm wondering if the keyboard's not compatible with El Capitan, do you have any idea?

[@Morvran1]

I have one of the older magic keyboards that takes 2 x AA batteries. The problem I have found both with this keyboard and with my bluetooth mouse is that makes of batteries (even expensive makes) can vary in length by a fraction of a millimetre. That's bad enough in a mouse where the batteries are single-mounted, but doubly bad in a keyboard where two batteries are end to end. When my keyboard failed there was no way I could find of reconnecting it after following all on-line advice, until I thought of putting a thin pad of folded Alfoil between the batteries and the screw cap. Worked a treat! Problem fixed. I've had to do the same with my mouse.

[@moxieluxdesignco5558]

THANK YOU! i'm glad i found this video even though it didn't actually mention the keyboard not turning on as advertised. This was also my problem, not pairing but the keyboard wouldn't even turn on. the little bit of aluminum foil did the trick! Thank you so much!

[@SantiYounger]

thanks a lot! In my case it was just connected to my phone. I unpaired my phone bluethooth and it worked straight away. Thanks!

[@VipinMishraProject]

Thank you so much. Your solution worked for my old bluetooth apple keyboard.

[@WearItMilano]

Thank you SO much- typing this on my keyboard :))

[@nishantkumar7795]

Thank you I was not able to connect after watching your video. Holding the power button down while connecting to the Bluetooth worked.

[@ramonhernandez1103]

Haha awesome! It’s all about continuing to hold the side button. I was letting go too early. Thanks!

[@JeffreyMooreOfficial]

Pulled my old keyboard out of storage to use with MacBook Pro setup and couldn't remember how to connect, bluetooth preferences showed keyboard but I wasn't HOLDING down on power button during/after clicking connect. Back to editing thanks to you!

[@leslieha9845]

Thanks! I just needed to delete/pair my Magic keyboard to have it work with my MacBook Air again. I sure appreciate your help!

[@MorrWorm8]

Thank you soooo much. its weird I've had my Mac mini for 3 years with no issue and the power went out at my house my older keyboard quit working. could not figure it out. tried everything. come to find out I needed to keep holding the button on the side. thank you for this video.. I find it funny that even on apple support this Tip isnt mentioned. im sure its there really deep on the website. again thank you. liked

[@aaronblankenbyl]

I almost bought a new keyboard but press and hold the power button whipe connecting worked for me.❤

[@johnebert7]

Thank you, worked on my old keyboard. I was about ready to buy and new one!

[@olli757]

this worked thanks. I could connect my newer magic keyboard by removing it from the list and pairing again!

[@bethbasista]

Thank you so much. I just got the new MacBook Pro and you helped me connect my keyboard. Next I need to connect to my older Apple display - can you help?

[@moon_dust19]

This guy has saved my life multiple times.

[@angemcl2075]

I can't tell you how many Apple community pages I read that said nothing about click AND HOLD! Thank you for helping me get up and working again.

[@sonnygentry]

After I recharge the battery in my keyboard, as soon as I unplug the cable the iMac no longer recognizes the keyboard via Bluetooth. The keyboard is charged, Bluetooth is on, the computer recognizes that the keyboard is there, repeatedly attempts to connect to it, but can never connect. The only thing that works is rebooting the computer. But since the keyboard is not connected you cannot type in the password! I have to reconnect the cable to the keyboard to type in the password. When the computer boots up, it then recognizes the keyboard via Bluetooth. This is a frustrating problem that I've had on two iMac's, an older one and now a fairly new one. It is an Apple design problem. They need to fix the problem so that keyboard and mouse connect NO MATTER WHAT.

[@Constanza16]

Hi, same problem here, but my keyboard is wireless. Do you have a recomendation?

[@anaya_wasim0508]

same problem 😢

[@meenakshipawha5450]

I too am struggling with the same issue.I have an I Mac desktop and it says keyboard not discoverable. I cannot punch in my password , hence the computer cannot start. Very exasperating- considering I am not tech savvy at all! Apple must factor in the challenges of customers of my ilk who need hand holding to run such devices. 😢

[@TidalWaveDan]

I have the same problem. It’s possible that the internal battery has degraded and doesn’t hold a charge. Even tho this seems to have happened overnight.

[@TheWeirdWill]

THIS WORKED AFTER MAC UPDATE. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@aj_mooseman]

Cheers was struggling with my older model and windows 11 Helped me sort it out Thanks

[@jeffgovender6087]

your advice worked!! Many thanks! 👏👏👏

[@starysaal]

so what am i supposed to do when i dont have another keyboard

[@ZoroDChamp]

Great instructions/ vid, for sure got my keyboard paired, In return you got yourself a like & new follower. Take care bud!

[@d1ehl.]

Thanks friend, I appreciate the help 🙏

[@vphilendra]

Totally works, even if you have a bootleg version!

[@LaraCenter1]

Thank you soooo much. 🌹

[@felipechaves1801]

Thank you, my older version is now connecting!

[@measuredmethods]

Thank you! Sometimes we forget just turning it off and back on again works most of the time lol

[@Drew_Reviews]

Thanks for the help! I was afraid my keyboard was broken and I was just stuck with it, very helpful!

[@md.mainularefin3621]

thank you i am glad to. you

[@carolkovacs7634]

Thank you, your tutorial worked.

[@jodonatoauthor]

Thanks for the easy instructions. Got my older model keyboard working. 😊

[@bronwynknox3605]

Thank you! typing this from my keyboard now :)

[@ArtistsDirectChicago]

Hi ITJ! i have an Apple BMLA22LL Magic Keyboard 2, is it wirelessly chargeable?

[@steveshock3748]

Thanks for a very helpful video.

[@shaunsullivan7922]

Worked, Thanks!

[@gfx8391]

if you plug it in, you have a direct connection? without having to buy/borrow another keyboard

[@korinektomas]

Thanks, it helped me to resolve the issue! 😌🙏

[@f.borjaben2578]

Thanks for the help! My Keyboard works perfect now!

[@jayemarkwell6145]

Definitely doesn’t work when the return key doesn’t work on the keypad. 🤬 Now I have no connecting keyboard.

[@timegini]

Thanks a mil - got it working, had to enter a code too!

[@sboy1955]

Saved me! Thanks!

[@wraithTAS]

Great. Fantastic. Impossible to reset it w/o another keyboard. Can’t believe apple can’t just allow a screen keyboard so I can just get in my computer.

[@tothepointfitness92]

Fixed my issue. Thank you!

[@OliverKatz-o7b]

Very helpful! thank you

[@thankYouN]

Thank you my issue got resolved after removing from Bluetooth list.

[@Thund3r013]

Thanks! These instructions helped me get my older model keyboard re-paired.

[@careerdetective]

thank you very much.. Helpful video!

[@maigematthews5620]

How to Factory reset the Magic Keyboard model A1644 without the Mac? And how to pair it with a 6th generation iPad?

[@desmondarias6619]

Thank You! Supper helpful!

[@ahall3823]

How do you reset the newer version without having to use a computer?

[@edipdurmus4661]

Thanks mate. You saved me a lot of time. Amazing instructor.

[@edilsonfb]

For pairing issues, mine was this: the magic keyboard (version 1) was connected to the iPhone. Disconnect and it will be shown on BT settings.

[@nickfabbri5850]

Thank you so much!

[@jeremyevans-smith7392]

This really works!! Cheers! BTW Older keyboards start @ 2:47

[@NylonStrings83]

Thanks man

[@hc2435]

Does this work with the 2021 iPad Pro? the website said it said only supports up to iPad Pro 5th Gen but that doesn’t make sense /:

[@1tubey]

It worked.....thank you!!!

[@cedjazz]

Thanks so much for the clear instructions. Some of the others leave out the step of holding down the button throughout the process. Thanks again

[@Dblx535]

I have two iMacs at home and my keyboard keeps ciné caring with the other one

[@ryanburritos]

Hahah thanks I thought I was having trouble with it and u helped me realize I never had it on 😂

[@lotusprins]

That was to the point and so helpful. Thank you.

[@HowardBrazee]

Another option that works for me is to plug in my keyboard for a moment. It works like a USB keyboard when plugged in. If I'm fully charged, I can unplug it right after connecting.

[@dureila3039]

omg tys,m im saving this video it fixed i got so worried 😊

[@anjosarda]

Thanks a lot from Brazil!

[@MissMellyVee]

I have the newer magic keyboard, but symbols that would work when pressing shft key on left hand side of board do not work, i have to use the right hand shift key...its so frustating considering it worked for about a year and now wont work! Anyhow have any ideas?

[@GilPolkMusic]

Thank you. It worked for me.

[@clairedudan2521]

Thank you! worked!

[@ruanlinosalves]

Man, thanks you are awesome!

[@anirudha8079]

how do you press the power button on the keyboard that your using to demonstrate how to reset settings? coz apparently my keyboard has only slide option . it wont press like a button

[@bradleydavidgood]

mine has a connect button and does not have the delete button in bluetooth preferences. the connect button does not connect it and restart of the computer didn't work either. The keyboard is charged. I have a new apple magic keyboard model and a Mac mini. I was using the keyboard with my iPad last and I removed it from bluetooth on the iPad before trying it back on the Mac mini. It usually is used with the Mac mini all of the time. Just had this problem after using the keyboard on the iPad and going back to Mac mini.

[@bradleydavidgood]

Fixed: On the iPad, I hit disconnect, then forget. Then, this is key, turn the iPad off. When I left the iPad on, I could not get the keyboard to connect to the Mac mini. So then keyboard off, keyboard on, Mac mini restart, then it connected to the Mac mini and I'm typing on it now!

[@yogoeasyTW]

Thank you. This helps.

[@pezcue937]

my top row from f1 to f9 stopped working. I connected it to another mac computer and the problem persists. Is it over? it's definitely not a clean up key thing. they keys press alright but are not recognized in the keyboard viewer on the screen.

[@v-gc7257]

Thanks

[@gigi2004]

Thanks 🙏

[@nakulchauhan8776]

Nice effort This really helped me Thank you

[@isramen4756]

k if its not pairing with WINDOWS the trick was just to open bluetooth settings then *press and hold* until it shows up Thanks!

[@mahakyaseri6636]

Thank you very much It worked:)

[@tammymjohnson]

It worked! Thank you!

[@jeffshawcoo]

haha bro you the man! thanks

[@merely_8]

damnnn what a lifesaver!!! thanks so much

[@philipcunningham751]

Nice!!

[@Lai_n]

thank you so much

[@abulucky1722]

Thank you sir

[@MrShtirlitz7]

Thank you for your help! It worked for me:)

[@nyc.JayLotti]

How do I do rightcintrol with the keyboard