Is an older wired apple keyboard compatible on a new iMac 24? I can't get it to work.
iMac 24″, macOS 13.4
Look closely at the USB connector on the keyboard. Some of those old Apple USB keyboards have a little ridge in the plug and came with an extension cable that has a corresponding notch. If you have one of those keyboards, then you need to use the supplied extension cable.
Some ancient Mac keyboards sold between 1984 and 1999 used "phone cord" connectors or Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) connectors (which look like S-Video connectors, but are incompatible with them).
Those won't work with modern Macs – but the connectors are different enough from USB-A or USB-C ones that you're not likely to mistake them for USB keyboards.
Just curious, what's wrong with the keyboard that came with your iMac?
it does have the ridge. It appears as though I'm SOL. I do appreciate the reply.
Nothing at all. I just prefer having a keyboard with the number pad on the right side and my new bluetooth one doesn't have it and I'm too cheap to buy another keyboard right now.
Do you recall where the extension cable that cane with the keyboard went?
Another option, is to just get and use an inexpensive $20 Logitech MK120 Keyboard and Mouse.
This worked.
Thank you,
Mim
You’re welcome.
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it.
can I use an old wired keyboard on a new iMac 24
