Mac mini won’t identify keyboard

I’m setting up a new Mac Mini. I’ve been using a Logitech keyboard. Now it is saying it can’t recognize it and I can’t get off the screen. Suggestions?

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 7:40 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Apr 7, 2022 7:45 AM

Plug in a USB keyboard (most any will work) and use it to setup the new Mac Mini and pair the wireless one.

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den.thed

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Apr 7, 2022 7:45 AM in response to Skb_1978

Plug in a USB keyboard (most any will work) and use it to setup the new Mac Mini and pair the wireless one.

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Apr 7, 2022 8:39 AM in response to den.thed

Thanks.

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Apr 7, 2022 9:18 AM in response to Skb_1978

You're welcome.

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