Find out if your notebook has a backlit keyboard
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From the Apple menu , choose System Preferences and then click on Keyboard. If the Keyboard preferences window has an 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox, you have a backlit keyboard.
Adjust your keyboard brightness automatically or manually
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You can have the keyboard brightness adjust automatically based on available light, or you can adjust it manually.
Adjust the brightness automatically
To set your keyboard brightness to adjust automatically:
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
- Select the 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox.
Adjust the brightness manually
To make the keyboard brighter, press F6 on your notebook's built-in keyboard. To make it less bright, press F5.
If you can't adjust your keyboard's brightness manually, it's likely because you're in a very bright environment and you have your Mac set to automatically adjust the brightness. In this case, the backlit keyboard turns off. When you move to a location with less light, you can once again adjust the keyboard's brightness.
Adjust brightness on your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can quickly adjust your keyboard brightness by tapping in the Control Strip:
Apple Wireless Keyboard Manual
The Control Strip expands, and you can tap to adjust keyboard brightness:
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If you use Boot Camp and your keyboard isn't working as expected in Windows, you might need to update your software in Windows.
Update your software and check your version of macOS
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First, use Software Update to check for any new software your computer may need. After those updates are complete, check which version of macOS your computer has by choosing About This Mac from the Apple () menu.
Identify your device and its requirements
Learn about device names, descriptions, and minimum software requirements.
Apple wireless mice
Magic Mouse 2
- Lightning connector, built-in battery
- Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Apple Magic Mouse
- Removable battery door, uses two AA batteries
- Requires OS X 10.5.6 plus Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0, or Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
- Multiple buttons, scroll ball
- Requires OS X 10.4.8 or later
Apple Wireless Mouse
- Single button
- Requires OS X 10.2.6 or later
Apple wireless keyboards
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
- Numeric keypad
- Lightning connector, built-in battery
- Requires macOS 10.12.4 or later
Magic Keyboard
- Lightning connector, built-in battery
- Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2011
- Uses two AA batteries
- Exposé and Launchpad function keys:
- Requires OS X 10.5.8 plus Aluminum Keyboard Update 2.0, or OS X 10.6.2 or later
Apple Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2009
- Uses two AA batteries
- Exposé and Dashboard function keys:
- Requires OS X 10.5.8 plus Aluminum Keyboard Update 2.0, or OS X 10.6.2 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2007
- No number pad, uses three AA batteries
- Requires OS X 10.4.8 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2003
- White case, number pad, uses four AA batteries
- Requires OS X 10.2.6 or later
Apple wireless trackpads
Magic Trackpad 2
- Lightning connector, built-in battery
- Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Magic Trackpad
- Aluminum case, uses two AA batteries
- Requires OS X 10.6.5 or later
Find your device's serial number
Learn how find the serial number of your wireless device.
Apple wireless mice
Magic Mouse 2
The serial number of your Magic Mouse 2 is on the bottom surface of the device, along with other markings. It's a string of 17 letters and numbers.
Earlier wireless mice
You can find the serial number of earlier Apple wireless mouse models inside the device's battery bay:
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Apple wireless keyboards
Macos mojave on macbook air 2012. Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
The serial number of your Magic Keyboard is on the bottom surface of the device, along with other markings. It's a string of 17 letters and numbers.
Earlier wireless keyboards
You can find the serial number of earlier Apple wireless keyboard models on the underside of the device, near the power button:
Apple wireless trackpads
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Magic Trackpad 2
The serial number of your Magic Trackpad 2 is on the bottom surface of the device, along with other markings. It's a string of 17 letters and numbers.
Earlier wireless trackpads
You can find the serial number of earlier Apple wireless trackpad models on the underside of the device: