Question: Q: Apple Magic Keyboard w/ numeric pad - Windows 10 - Function Keys Not Working I recently bought a new Magic keyboard with numeric pad but cannot get it to work properly on bootcamp. I reinstalled the drivers, updated osx, pair and unpaired the keyboard, and called technical support, but none seemed to have helped.
Last Updated: March 29, 2021 | Reading Time: 2minutes
While I was fixing my Razer Blackwidow keyboard, I want to keep my PC operating, so I tried to connect the Apple Wireless Keyboard to my Windows 10 PC. Here's how I did it.
Latest Version of Windows 10
- Because the magic keyboard is bluetooth, switching it between computers can be a pain sometimes, especially if that computer has no other keyboard (not a laptop). I learned by accident today that plugging the lightning cable into the Mac you want to use the keyboard with will automatically pair it with that computer, no user interaction required.
- With an improved scissor mechanism and a lower profile, the Apple Magic Keyboard provides a comfortable typing experience. Without the need for traditional batteries, the Magic Keyboard now has a built-in battery that can power it for up to a month on a single charge (battery life may vary).
In Windows 10 Pro version 2004, adding Bluetooth devices, including Apple's is much easier.
- Go to Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings by Navigate it from Start > Type in Bluetooth, and select the Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings.
- Turn on the keyboard and you will see the indicator flashing.
- Click on 'Add Bluetooth or Other Device'.
- Under 'Add a Device' window, select 'Bluetooth'.
- Your device will be listed in the next screen.
- Select it, and Add the PIN by typing it from your Apple Keyboard and Press Enter.
- Done.
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I've made a short video to make it easier to understand the steps
Older Version of Windows 10
For older version of Windows 10, here's how to add Apple Keyboard to Windows.
- In Windows 10's bluetooth settings (can be found in system tray), click on the icon and then click 'Add Bluetooth Device'.
- Then, on the Apple Wireless Keyboard, hold down Command + W, while Windows is searching for bluetooth devices.
- Then (hopefully) after it finds your Keyboard, it will want to pair with it. Follow the on screen prompts and eventually you will have to type in a pairing code.
- Type in this code (shown on the screen) and hit Return. If no code showing, type 123456.
- Your Keyboard should successfully pair with Windows 10 via Bluetooth
source: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7156437
If you have Apple Magic Mouse you can also pair it.
Bluetooth pairing
Apex minecraft hosting. In order to use your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Keyboard with Windows you need to pair it as a Bluetooth device.
Even without any installation the Keyboard should pair as generic keyboard on most PCs with Bluetooth enabled.
For pairing no additional software is required.
Prepare for pairing
If your keyboard was already paired with another computer make sure this computer is not turned on or you have removed the keyboard from this computer.
Apple Wireless Keyboard (with the 2 or 3 AA batteries)
- Make sure you have a set of charged AA batteries inserted at the side of your keyboard.
- Turn your keyboard on by holding the Power button and wait until the little green light above the power switch is blinking.
(Sometimes you need to release the power button and press and hold it again.)
Magic Keyboard (with the Lightning plug to recharge)
- Make sure your Magic Keyboard is charged.
A new Magic Keyboard is already charged by Apple. Charging it for 5-10 minutes should be enough. - Turn your Magic Keyboard on.
In Windows 10 Pro version 2004, adding Bluetooth devices, including Apple's is much easier.
- Go to Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings by Navigate it from Start > Type in Bluetooth, and select the Bluetooth and Other Devices Settings.
- Turn on the keyboard and you will see the indicator flashing.
- Click on 'Add Bluetooth or Other Device'.
- Under 'Add a Device' window, select 'Bluetooth'.
- Your device will be listed in the next screen.
- Select it, and Add the PIN by typing it from your Apple Keyboard and Press Enter.
- Done.
Apple Magic Keyboard Usb Pc
I've made a short video to make it easier to understand the steps
Older Version of Windows 10
For older version of Windows 10, here's how to add Apple Keyboard to Windows.
- In Windows 10's bluetooth settings (can be found in system tray), click on the icon and then click 'Add Bluetooth Device'.
- Then, on the Apple Wireless Keyboard, hold down Command + W, while Windows is searching for bluetooth devices.
- Then (hopefully) after it finds your Keyboard, it will want to pair with it. Follow the on screen prompts and eventually you will have to type in a pairing code.
- Type in this code (shown on the screen) and hit Return. If no code showing, type 123456.
- Your Keyboard should successfully pair with Windows 10 via Bluetooth
source: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7156437
If you have Apple Magic Mouse you can also pair it.
Bluetooth pairing
Apex minecraft hosting. In order to use your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Keyboard with Windows you need to pair it as a Bluetooth device.
Even without any installation the Keyboard should pair as generic keyboard on most PCs with Bluetooth enabled.
For pairing no additional software is required.
Prepare for pairing
If your keyboard was already paired with another computer make sure this computer is not turned on or you have removed the keyboard from this computer.
Apple Wireless Keyboard (with the 2 or 3 AA batteries)
- Make sure you have a set of charged AA batteries inserted at the side of your keyboard.
- Turn your keyboard on by holding the Power button and wait until the little green light above the power switch is blinking.
(Sometimes you need to release the power button and press and hold it again.)
Magic Keyboard (with the Lightning plug to recharge)
- Make sure your Magic Keyboard is charged.
A new Magic Keyboard is already charged by Apple. Charging it for 5-10 minutes should be enough. - Turn your Magic Keyboard on.
Pair your keyboard
- On Windows right click on your Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and choose Add a Bluetooth device.
If you can't see the Bluetooth icon it might be hidden. Click on the little up arrow in the icons section of the taskbar. If there is still no Bluetooth icon it might be removed from the taskbar icons. Search Windows for Bluetooth settings or Add a device or refer to your Windows Help System on how to add a device. - Select your keyboard from the devices listed, it can take a little while until the keyboard appears.
Apple Wireless Keyboard
If a numeric code is requested either:
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- Enter a given numeric code on the bluetooth keyboard and press return.
- Enter 1234 on the existing main keyboard and click Allow (or press Enter), now enter 1234 on the Apple Wireless Keyboard and press return.
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Magic Keyboard
- You just need to confirm a passcode by clicking Yes.
(In case a numeric code is requested to enter, just enter that code and press return.)
Verify pairing
Once the keyboard is paired it should work as a generic keyboard. However some keys are missing, especially the Ins, Del, Home, End, Page Up and Page Down keys.
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If you can type standard characters it's time to install the Magic Keyboard Utilities.
Note: If pairing doesn't work in the first place, the Magic Keyboard Utilities installation doesn't help either.
