iMac: Keyboard doesn't connect - you can do that

Thanks to the iMac's Bluetooth keyboard, you no longer have a tangle of cables. If the keyboard does not connect, there can be various causes. In this practical tip we will tell you what you can do about it.

iMac: Keyboard doesn't connect - what to do?

• First, make sure you've turned on Bluetooth on your iMac. You can recognize this by the Bluetooth symbol at the bottom right.
• Also make sure you have turned on the keyboard correctly. To do this, flip the switch on the back of the keyboard or press the on / off switch on the keyboard.
• The keyboard must be charged for the keyboard to work. You can try installing new batteries or charging the keyboard with the charging cable and then try again.
• You can also connect the charging cable to your iMac to establish the connection. The Bluetooth connection then takes place automatically.
• If you have problems, it can often help if you switch Bluetooth on your iMac off and then on again. Many connection problems can be solved in this way.
• Unless you were able to fix the error with these tips, the keyboard is probably defective and you should replace it.

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Alternatively, you can use the iMac with a normal keyboard. In the next practical tip, we will show you what you need to consider.