Fn + F4, F5, or F6 not working on M1 Macbook Air

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Fn + F4, F5, or F6 not working on M1 Macbook Air

When the "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as the standard function keys" keyboard setting is used, Spotlight (F4), Dictation (F5), or Do Not Disturb (F6) no longer work. When this keyboard option is not used the keys work as expected.

This is clearly a bug that's been around for quite some time and has yet to be fixed. See all the previous issues with the exact same issue.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252251578

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252599224

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252535288

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252793394

If this bug has already been filed in your ticketing system would it be possible to let people know via this thread? Rather than continuing to ask users to "create a new user", "restart your machine", and then going silent?

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 12:29 PM

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mzx123

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Oct 31, 2021 2:30 PM in response to cmditch

I have the exact same problem with my MacBook Air M1. If I enable the "Use F1, F2, etc. as the standard function keys". fn+F4/5/6 don't work, fn+any other function key works as expected. I updated my system from Big Sur 11.6 to Big Sur 11.6.1, then to Monterey 12.0.1, none of it fixes the issue. Entering safe mode does not fix the issue.

I have also seen people with the M1 iMac with the same issue.

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green500

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Sep 28, 2021 12:02 PM in response to cmditch

Hello cmditch,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you still need help with the function keys not working as expected. We are happy to point you in the right direction.

We appreciate the troubleshooting that you have completed. The next step to resolution is to contact Apple Support here: Apple - Support - Product Selection

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

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Fn + F4, F5, or F6 not working on M1 Macbook Air

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