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I have a mid 2011 Mac mini that I would like connect a bluetooth keyboard to. I bought it used and apparently there had been one connected previously. I've looked at keyboards on Amazon. But many of them specifically state they are not compatible with Mac Mini's. Are there some out there that will work?
To use a PC keybfc Mac see following for what specific PC keys are used for the Mac-only keys
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970299
What specific used keyboard did you purchase? If working you should be able to uses it unless the computer it was previously paired to is on and within range.
I have this keyboard. Tried to connect it to the Mini. Then I looked on Amazon. and saw that it's not compatible with Mini's. https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Keyboard-Jelly-Comb-Universal/dp/B00NOE7412/ref=sr_1_11?crid=4HT1K4FFC9YE&keywords=bluetooth+keyboard&qid=1551721571&s=electronics&sprefix=bluetooth+key%2Caps%2C173&sr=1-11
It seems likely that it would work - I imagine the information they give about incompatibility with the Mini was written for the earlier models. Obviously there are no guarantees, but Amazon will let you return products you're not happy with (as long as you don't keep doing it).
all work but I use a ms Bluetooth keyboard with my 2011 mac
but some windows keyboard has a different layout then mac keyboards so some keys may not type the char displayed on the key
But many of them specifically state they are not compatible with Mac Mini's.
That surprises me. Could you give the url of an example?
The keyboard requires Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, for which you need a Mac Mini mid 2011 or later. of course the key mapping is designed for Windows so may have slight issues with a Mac.
I have Bluetooth 4.3.6 on this Mini.
Can I connect a bluetooth keyboard to a Mac Mini
