How to Pair a Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse with Mac

Learn how to connect and pair any Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to your Mac with these simple, step-by-step instructions.

  1. Enter pairing mode on your device. Power on your keyboard and mouse. Locate the physical pairing button, usually found on the underside of the device, and press or hold it until the status LED begins to flash, indicating the device is discoverable.
  2. Open System Settings on your Mac. Click the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu to open the system preferences window.
  3. Access the Bluetooth menu. In the left-hand sidebar of System Settings, click the Bluetooth tab. Ensure the Bluetooth toggle switch is set to On.
  4. Pair the discovered device. Locate your keyboard or mouse under the Nearby Devices list. Click the Connect button adjacent to the device name to initiate the pairing handshake.
  5. Confirm connection status. Verify the device appears under the My Devices section in the Bluetooth menu with a status of Connected. Perform a test input to ensure the cursor moves and keystrokes register correctly.

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