How to connect a Magic Keyboard to Windows
The Apple Magic Keyboard pairs with Windows over Bluetooth and starts typing immediately. A couple of things work differently from a Mac, though — here's the setup and what to expect.
Pair the Magic Keyboard over Bluetooth
- Turn the keyboard on — flip the switch on the back edge so the green marker shows.
- On your PC, open Settings → Bluetooth & devices (Windows 11) or Settings → Devices → Bluetooth & other devices (Windows 10), and turn Bluetooth on.
- Click Add device → Bluetooth, then choose Magic Keyboard.
- If Windows shows a number, type it on the Magic Keyboard and press Return to finish pairing.
What works — and what's different
Typing works fully right away. Two things differ from a Mac: Command acts as the Windows key and Option acts as Alt, and the function row (brightness, volume, media) does nothing until a driver is installed.
Get the full keyboard working
- Media & function keys — see our guide to Magic Keyboard media and function keys on Windows.
- Mac shortcuts — swap the modifiers in our guide to remapping Command to Control on Windows.
- All at once — Tenon restores the function row and lets you remap Command and Control with per-app overrides, in one signed install.
Frequently asked
Does the Apple Magic Keyboard work on Windows?
Yes. It pairs over Bluetooth and types straight away on Windows 10 and 11. The Command key acts as the Windows key and Option as Alt; the media and function-row keys need a driver to work, which Tenon (coming soon) provides.
Why are some Magic Keyboard keys in the wrong place on Windows?
The Magic Keyboard uses a Mac layout, so Command and Option sit where Windows expects the Windows and Alt keys. You can remap them — see our guide to swapping Command and Control on Windows.