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When cleaning my keyboard, I like to turn it off so as not to generate a bunch of unwanted commands, etc. This was easy in the past, but with my new M1 iMac, when I turn off its power switch, the keyboard is still live and connected. What's the story?
iMac 24″, macOS 12.4
I have a Magic Keyboard and the on/off switch doesn’t function. It’s not a big problem for me as I always clean the keyboard when the iMac is shutdown.
I’m still in warranty so I plan to get it replaced / repaired but even left on it holds the charge for a long time.
I have a Magic Keyboard and the on/off switch doesn’t function. It’s not a big problem for me as I always clean the keyboard when the iMac is shutdown.
I’m still in warranty so I plan to get it replaced / repaired but even left on it holds the charge for a long time.
In my case, the switch does not function while on battery.
Is this the switch you found?
You can also use System Preferences > Bluetooth to close the wireless connection:
Yes, that's the switch. It seems to do nothing. It will be interesting to see whether disconnecting the Bluetooth connection holds, or whether the keyboard reconnects when I start wiping the keys.
The switch doesn't work if you have the charging cable plugged in. It's only to turn off the keyboard while on battery.
Timothy Wickland wrote:
In my case, the switch does not function while on battery.
Then I don't know what to tell you. Mine do. Perhaps the switch is broken.
How do I turn off my magic keyboard?
