my iMac has System Administrator's Keyboard, why?

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my iMac has System Administrator's Keyboard, why?

Hi, I've just noticed that when I click on the bluetooth icon my Late 2012 iMac has a "System Administrator's Keyboard", I've not noticed this before but I'm sure that previously it was an Apple Wireless Keyboard.

I have an Apple Magic Mouse and Apple Wireless Trackpad so it seems very odd that I should have a System Administrator's Keyboard.

The keyboard seems to be working OK and I was just wondering if there was an explanation, I've googled but cannot find anything.

Regards

iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Mar 9, 2014 1:23 PM

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Answer 1

braden85

Community Specialist

Mar 11, 2014 7:26 AM in response to iwaddo

Hi iwaddo!

This is simply the name of the device in your computer. I have an article for you that will help you rename this device, if you so desire:

OS X Mavericks: Set up a Bluetooth device

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13704

Follow the instructions in this article to navigate to the Bluetooth pane of your System Preferences. Right-click on the keyboard named “System Administrator’s Keyboard,” then choose “Rename” to assign a new name to this keyboard. Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.

-Braden

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Answer 2

Apr 2, 2015 12:09 PM in response to braden85

My trackpad is identified as "System Administrator's" on my iMac, but on my older MacBook Pro, I have a trackpad paired and it says it belongs to me (with my first name appearing instead of System Administrator. The keyboard on my iMac is identified as mine as well. Seems strange.

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