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Jan1prs Author

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Mac mini m1 initial setup, magic keyboard won’t connect

2013 Magic keyboard blinks but does not connect can’t get past keyboard screen, doesn’t not have a lighting cable connection. Is there a way to bypass with just mouse

Posted on Feb 15, 2022 7:22 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Feb 15, 2022 8:14 PM

Dig out, barrow or buy an inexpensive wired USB keyboard and use that to get thru the initial setup. The go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and connect your older wireless keyboard.

Most any wired USB Logitech, Generic or PC keyboard will work with your Mac Mini.

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