Mac mini M1 forgets that it has a USBwindows keyboard connected to it. It usually works fine and then I have to disconnect and then connect and introduce them again. Is this normal. The keyboard manufacturer said I needed to buy their Mac version.
Mac mini 2018 or later
The manufacturer should know best whether their Windows keyboard is compatible with the M1 Macs. While I would expect a USB keyboard to just work, perhaps it has some special keys or features that causes problems with a Mac (or perhaps an M1 Mac in particular perhaps due to the USB controller used in that keyboard). It is known that several USB chipsets for third party USB devices are not compatible with the M1 Macs.
The manufacturer should know best whether their Windows keyboard is compatible with the M1 Macs. While I would expect a USB keyboard to just work, perhaps it has some special keys or features that causes problems with a Mac (or perhaps an M1 Mac in particular perhaps due to the USB controller used in that keyboard). It is known that several USB chipsets for third party USB devices are not compatible with the M1 Macs.
That is the funny thing. I have an Apple Mac USB keyboard that is not being recognized my the Mini M1 but on every other Mac. An then the Mini recognizes a $10 no name Windows USB keyboard. Quite disappointing because on the M1 there are no magic solutions such as reset the NVRAM etc ...
yepM1 mini doesnt recognize a brand new magic usb apple keybord
actually it would recognize any keyboard and then I remembered it used to work
before I got the adaptor for the 2nd hdmi monitor that now goes to thunderport
so my old magic keyboard works - seems like - mostly
but the brand new apple magic usb keyboard is not recognized by the 2021 M1 Mac mini
It is strange, isn't it!?
eh, user error.
its a wireless keyboard, the cable is for charging
I just had to turn it on
Connection problem with a USB keyboard
