How to connect a Magic Keyboard to Windows
Connect over Bluetooth or USB, then use Tenon for media keys, function keys and Command/Control remapping.
This guide covers the USB-C Magic Keyboard models (2024) and the Lightning Magic Keyboard A2450. Check supported models and Windows requirements.
Before you start
Download and install Tenon 0.1.2, then open the app. If your keyboard is already paired with this PC, you do not need to pair it again.
If it is connected to another computer, disconnect it there first. If it keeps reconnecting to that computer, temporarily turn off Bluetooth there while you pair it with this PC.
Pair with Tenon
- Open Tenon. Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and keep Tenon open.
- Turn on the keyboard. Charge the keyboard and unplug its cable for pairing. Turn it on using the switch on the back edge. Green means it is on.
- Choose Connect. When Tenon offers to pair your Magic Keyboard, select Connect and follow the prompt. If asked to type a code, enter it on the Magic Keyboard and press Return.
No pairing prompt? Use Windows settings below.
Pair through Windows instead
- Open Bluetooth settings. Windows 11: Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Add device. Windows 10: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth & other devices → Add Bluetooth or other device. Turn Bluetooth on if it is off.
- Select your keyboard. Choose Bluetooth, select your Magic Keyboard from the list and follow the instructions. If asked to type a code, enter it on the Magic Keyboard and press Return.
Keep the keyboard switched on and nearby. For help finding it, see Microsoft's Bluetooth pairing guide.
Connect with a USB cable instead
Turn the keyboard on and connect it to your PC with a USB data cable: USB-C for the 2024 models, or Lightning for A2450. Bluetooth pairing is not needed for wired typing.
Install Tenon for media and function keys and Command/Control remapping. To use the keyboard wirelessly after unplugging, pair it over Bluetooth using the steps above.
Keys and battery status
By default, Command acts as the Windows key and Option acts as Alt. Tenon lets you swap Command and Control on the Magic Keyboard without changing your other keyboards.
The Lightning A2450 reports battery level over Bluetooth and USB. For the USB-C models, battery reporting is available over USB. Touch ID fingerprint sign-in is not supported on Windows.
Need help?
Select Help & report a problem in Tenon, or contact support. Tell us which keyboard you have and what happened. You do not need diagnostics to send an initial report.
Frequently asked
Where do I type the pairing code?
If asked to type a code, enter it on the Magic Keyboard you are connecting, then press Return on that same keyboard. Not every model or pairing flow asks for a code; follow the prompt you see.
Does every Lightning Magic Keyboard work with Tenon?
The supported Lightning model is A2450. Compatibility with other Lightning Magic Keyboard models is not confirmed. Check the model number on the underside of your keyboard against the supported-device list.