Magic keyboard with Touch ID and number pad but no backlight

I seem to have all the options for a backlight but moving the slider from min to max has no effect and I can't see any hint of light from the keyboard.

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.5

Posted on May 14, 2025 9:07 PM

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