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How do I connect a wireless keyboard to my Mac when it is locked (i.e., cannot enter password to unlock because wireless keyboard cannot connect)?

How do I connect a wireless keyboard to my Mac when it is locked (i.e., cannot enter password to unlock because wireless keyboard cannot connect)?

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 9:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 10:04 AM

You use a USB keyboard to log in, then connect the wireless and you are done.

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Dec 14, 2021 3:35 AM in response to Mal-S

My MacBook Air will not let me type in my password. The keyboard mousepad will not respond. After a couple of minutes I was promoted to restart my MacBook by holding down the off button for 10 seconds. It takes me to a page the offers three problems, I selected the third, which in “keyboard will not respond”.

I follow the prompts and type in my password, but it says Firevault will not recognize my Password. I currently do not have another keyboard to plug into my MacBook Air.

How do I connect a wireless keyboard to my Mac when it is locked (i.e., cannot enter password to unlock because wireless keyboard cannot connect)?

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