Magic Keyboard only works when bluetooth is on.
I have a new Magic Keyboard with extended number pad and a Mac mini M4. It only works when bluetooth is on. How do I make it work as just a wired connection (bluetooth OFF).
Mac mini, macOS 15.3
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The Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is designed to work primarily as a Bluetooth keyboard, even when connected via a USB-C to Lightning cable. However, it should function in wired mode if connected properly.
You can try to "force" this keyboard to work via a wired-only connection, as follows:
- Use an Apple USB-C to Lightning cable (or a high-quality third-party cable) and plug it into a USB-C port on your Mac mini.
- Now let's check to see if macOS recognizes the keyboard. Go to > System Settings > Keyboard. and see if it recognizes the keyboard as a wired device.
- Also, check System Settings > Bluetooth to confirm whether it is showing as "Connected via USB" or still relying on Bluetooth.
- While the keyboard is plugged in, toggle Bluetooth OFF under System Settings > Bluetooth.