MacAir cable connected "magic keyboard" backlight not working.

I have an Apple "magic keyboard" which is supposed to be backlit; however, the backlight is not engaging. I've increased the keyboard brightness with the control center and I've reset the SMC.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 5, 2025 1:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2025 4:47 PM

Hello scapple1,


The Magic Keyboard keys are not illuminated. Only the Magic Keyboards for iPad have that functionality.

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Mar 5, 2025 6:13 PM in response to 6x6

Not sure if my previous response went through. When I purchased the keyboard from the Apple Store they said it was backlit; in fact, the sales rep said ALL magic keyboards are backlit. I spent over 30 minutes on a chat with Apple Support this afternoon. When no suggestions were working I suggested that perhaps the keyboard did not have the backlight function, but the Support Rep apparently felt otherwise. He scheduled me for a Genius Bar meeting at the Apple store for tomorrow which I have now cancelled. Thanks for the feedback.

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