Magic Keyboard connecting via cable not bluetooth

Will the Magic Keyboard link to the iMac via its charging lightening cable if bluetooth is turned off?

Posted on Nov 9, 2020 7:28 AM

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Nov 9, 2020 3:55 PM in response to rlmr

Yes.

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Magic Keyboard connecting via cable not bluetooth

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