Hi,
I am Tanvi, and I would be happy to assist you today!
Unfortunately, there's no direct way to make the Fn essential work as it does on a Mac when using an Apple Magic Keyboard on Windows 11.
The Apple Magic Keyboard is designed primarily for macOS and may not be fully compatible with Windows. MacOS and Windows have fundamentally different key mappings and functionalities.
If you heavily rely on specific Fn key functions, investing in a keyboard designed for Windows might be the most practical solution. Windows keyboards often have dedicated media keys and other functions that align better with the operating system.
Additionally, you can also refer to
https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/imac-pro/....
Disclaimer:
The link included is a non-Microsoft website that would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that are frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they sometimes do more harm than good.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other queries.
Good day
My bluetooth keyboard (Apple) stop pairing with my Microsoft 11 laptop.
Apple Magic Keyboard, how to use fn key on windows 11?
Apple Magic Keyboard, how to use fn key on windows 11?
Do I need to download updated drivers to connect Apple Magic Keyboard with Windows 10 Enterprise laptop?
Videos
I believe you need to download boot camp drivers:
https://support.apple.com/downloads/windows-dri...
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/36535...
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products).
Please do not download any repair tool which may be offered by this site other than the ones I mention/recommend.
Thoroughly research any product which is mentioned here before you decide to download and install it.
Thank you. I will take a look and update, shortly.
So I'm back to using a PC because I need it for school, plus it's nice to be able to play games on an actual computer. That being said, I miss the quality of Apple hardware. I did the mechanical keyboard thing, and the Apple style keyboards are just nicer to me. Plus, having the same layout as my MacBook is nice when I'm switching between machines. So I figured that the best Apple style devices are the real deal.
That being said, I can't get the right driver working to use the media buttons on the keyboard or the touchpad really at all. It works in that I can move the cursor and left click, but it won't even two finger scroll.
I downloaded some bootcamp drivers from Apple that I had to download using a mac, and installed them on Windows, but that didn't help. The devices show up in Settings as Magic Keyboard/TrackPad, but they seem to just be using super generic drivers. I know I can remap keys on the keyboard as a last result, but I'd definitely like full usage. And the trackpad is completely useless without the right drivers.
I know there's Brigadier, but this isn't a mac. Any advice?
I am considering getting a Magic Keyboard primarily to use with my M1 MBP so I don’t have to keep it on my lap desk all the time but since I work in a NOC with nothing but Windows devices, I want to pair it with my work computers (mostly so I have backlit keys so I don’t have to use the ridiculous light in order to see the keys)
I know on my work PCs, I won’t be able to use Touch ID or any of the function keys which I don’t need anyway but is there any other issues with connecting to a WIndows machine? The reason I ask is that my Magic Trackpad was impossible to connect via Bluetooth wasn’t possible on a work PC as I needed to use Git and I don’t want to go through the same process.
Thanks
Hey there, quick question. I need a new keyboard, and have loved Apple's Magic Keyboard in the past.
The issue is that I'm about to get a PC as well as my Mac, and would like to use the keyboard on both. I saw some people suggest that the Magic Keyboard will work if plugged directly into the PC, but also elsewhere that it doesn't.
Does anyone have the USB-C model and have tried this out? Using wireless with macOS and then switching quickly to Windows by plugging it in?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
After trying 15 times in vain, here is the method that worked for me (source)
- Go to "Add Bluetooth or other device"
- Find the wireless keyboard and click on it.
- When prompted for a pin, enter any 6 digits on the computer's internal keyboard and press CONNECT.
- While it says connecting, enter same 6 digits on the external keyboard and press enter. It should successfully connect.
- Repeat until successful.
I know this thread is old but this worked for me... currently typing on my (1st-gen) Apple Wireless Keyboard, Lenovo X1 Tablet (3rd-gen - "Clamshell" mode), Windows 10 Pro 1809:
1 - I'm sure you can use Bluetooth in the Settings app, but I used Control Panel. I searched for "bluetooth" and clicked "Add a Bluetooth device" under "Devices and Printers."
2 - I powered the Apple Wireless Keyboard OFF (if already off then proceed..)
3 - I held down the power button on the keyboard until the green LED came on AND started flashing... KEEP HOLDING THROUGHOUT PAIRING PROCESS!
4 - The pairing code FINALLY came up, and I was able to type in the code/hit enter (while still holding the power button on the keyboard).
5 - I let off of the power button upon pairing finalized, the computer installed drivers, and I typed this response!
Thanks and good luck,
Your friendly neighborhood Brando