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The Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad are designed to be paired with a single computer (they make no reference to multiple device pairings). You purchase Bluetooth devices (keyboard, mouse, headset, etc.) that have multiple device support. I would like to seamlessly switch my Bluetooth devices (headphones, magic keyboard, touch pad) between work / personal Macs without complex repairing. Hope this helps, post a comment if it works or experienced other issues. When reconnecting pairing and connecting is run (unpair in beginning just in case)

When disconnecting from currently connected device unpairing is done to avoid reconnect back and connection issues with other device. P.S the script sometimes hangs when trying to connect, in such case I turn off and back on the keyboard and run again.Įxplanation: first it is checked if we are connected if we are we disconnect and if not reconnect. Now, whenever you want to switch between devices run the script first on the device currently connected to keyboard and then run on the other device and viola! keyboard now connected to other device.

Copy script to second device, make sure to update the blueutil_folder correctly.

Enter script (notice my shell is zsh, so if yours is different either install it or update command to fit your shell, such as 'if' statement of parenthesis):.

In automator Create new automation of type 'Application'.

Run blueutil -paired and identify device address, this is the device id used below, just substitute '-' with ':' (e.g 40:e6:4b:8d:52:12).

Install blue util (can be done via 'bower install blueutil').

This works by installing blueutil and creating an identical automator script on both devices: Go t the Apple logo in the upper left corner and select “System Preferences.Well, after much playing around I was able to find something that is pretty close. If this happens, follow the instructions to complete the setup. Sometimes, a notification appears about the new device. Then place the USB receiver into one of the Mac’s USB ports. Connecting a Non-Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard However, if you have a modern Macbook that only comes with USB-C ports, you’ll need to purchase an adapter. Just plug the USB cable into one of Apple’s USB ports, and you’ll be good to go.

Setting up a wired type of keyboard is the same as it is with any kind of computer.

You can lock your Macbook keyboard by pressing (CTRL+COMMAND+Q)Īnd for any gamers looking to connect devices, you can check out our article on how to connect a keyboard and mouse to a PS4. Your Macbook keyboard will still function alongside your new keyboard once installed.