M4 Mac Mini and old wireless keyboard

Will my older (~ 5 years)

wireless Apple Keyboard work on the new M4 MacMini?


What about my Magic Mouse?


Thanks

Posted on Nov 16, 2024 11:03 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2024 11:43 AM

Robwulz wrote:

mine ( A1016 T, clear .) does not .
Still trying but i don't think it can see it .
my short aluminium one shows up , asks for a code , and works fine .
i love the clackky older keyboard though .

That's a considerably older keyboard and yes is known to have issues.

But there are ways to get it to connect.

Solution for Pairing A1016 Keyboard with … - Apple Community


A 5 year old keyboard should not have any of those issues.


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Nov 26, 2024 11:43 AM in response to Robwulz

Robwulz wrote:

mine ( A1016 T, clear .) does not .
Still trying but i don't think it can see it .
my short aluminium one shows up , asks for a code , and works fine .
i love the clackky older keyboard though .

That's a considerably older keyboard and yes is known to have issues.

But there are ways to get it to connect.

Solution for Pairing A1016 Keyboard with … - Apple Community


A 5 year old keyboard should not have any of those issues.


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