HT204621: Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
Learn about Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
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Aug 31, 2013 7:42 AM in response to txjakeby Linc Davis,First make sure the batteries aren't dead and that the keyboard hasn't already been paired with another device. If it hasn't, the keyboard should pair automatically when you reboot. You may have to press and hold the power button on the right side of an Apple keyboard until the LED starts flashing.
Otherwise see these support articles:
Apple Wireless Keyboard: Difficulty during pairing process
If you have a third-party Bluetooth keyboard, you may need a wired keyboard to complete the pairing process. It's a good idea to keep a cheap wired keyboard and mouse or trackball as backups for a desktop Mac anyway, because Bluetooth isn't completely reliable.
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Jul 7, 2015 1:56 AM in response to txjakeby ipaduser12,You can gain access to your bluetooth setting by logging into your guest account, no keyboard required.
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Jan 9, 2016 8:39 PM in response to ipaduser12by evan1992,Thank you so much. I was looking everywhere for this answer but all I could find were people saying "you have to reboot". I had a video render going on on my account so rebooting was not an option. THANK YOU