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You can connect your Apple keyboard to your Mac in just a few steps. The easiest way to do this is via Bluetooth.
Connecting your Apple keyboard: Wireless via Bluetooth
You can connect your Apple keyboard to your Mac via Bluetooth.
- Turn on the keyboard. Go to the Apple icon in the top menu bar and then to System Preferences.
- From macOS Ventura (version 13) onwards, you can find Bluetooth here: System Preferences > Bluetooth or System Preferences > Devices.
- Put the keyboard into pairing mode. For most Apple keyboards, this is done by turning on the keyboard and holding down the power button for a few seconds until the LED flashes. Refer to your keyboard’s manual for instructions.
- Finally, click Bluetooth. Select your keyboard from the list of devices. The connection should be established automatically.
Connect Apple keyboard to Mac: Use Lightning USB cable
To connect your Apple keyboard to your Mac without Bluetooth, you need a Lightning USB cable or a USB-C cable. Which version you need depends on your keyboard model.
Charge your keyboard first: What you need to know
In order to connect the keyboard wirelessly to your Mac, you may need to charge it first.
- Connect the keyboard to your Mac using the appropriate cable, such as a Lightning cable.
- Turn on your computer. If the device is turned off, the keyboard cannot charge.
- Once the LED light on your keyboard turns green, the keyboard is charged. You can disconnect the cable and connect wirelessly to your computer.
- Good to know: The color of the LED light may vary depending on the keyboard model. On some models, a green light indicates that the keyboard is turned on, not necessarily that it is fully charged. For more information, refer to the keyboard manual.
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