This article teaches you how to use a Mac Magic Keyboard on a Windows 10 computer and remap some keys if you choose to.
What to Know
- All Mac and Apple keyboards also work on the PC.
- Connect via Bluetooth by clicking Bluetooth > Add Bluetooth > and select your Magic Keyboard from the list.
- It’s possible to remap any keys via the Microsoft PowerTools app.
Can I Use a Mac keyboard on a PC?
Yes. Just because a keyboard is targeted at Apple users doesn’t mean you can’t use it on a PC as well. In the case of the Magic Keyboard, it’s Bluetooth-enabled, so users can connect it to any PC that has Bluetooth capabilities, or they can plug it in via the bundled USB cable. There’s no need to install drivers or deal with a complicated setup.
Can I Use an Apple Keyboard on a Windows PC?
Yes. Much like any Mac-labeled keyboard, Apple Keyboards, including the Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, can all be used with a Windows PC once you’ve set it up correctly.
How Do You Connect a Mac Keyboard to a PC?
Connecting a Mac keyboard to a PC is as simple as adding any other keyboard. It’s possible to plug the keyboard in via the USB cable that comes with it, but a better solution is Bluetooth. Here’s how to connect it.
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On your Windows laptop, type Bluetooth into the Windows 10 taskbar search or go to Start Menu > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.
- Click Bluetooth and other devices.
- Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
- Click Bluetooth.
- Wait for the PC to detect the Magic Keyboard.
If it doesn’t detect it, toggle the power switch on the Magic Keyboard and tap a key.
- Click Magic Keyboard.
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Wait for it to connect.
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Click Done.
