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Using old keyboard with new iMac

Can I use an old Battery-driven 2011 Apple keyboard with a 2022 iMac?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 07:20 AM

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Jul 3, 2024 06:13 PM in response to pince

I just bought Mac mini M2 with my 2015 iMac 27" wireless Keyboard and trackpad. It works once in while and all of sudden stop working and arrow starts jumping around. I contacted Apple. They said buy a new one. For the smooth working environment, i will buy it.

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Jun 17, 2023 07:24 AM in response to pince

yes, it should work fine.

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Jun 17, 2023 08:33 AM in response to pince

It’ll work but it’s less secure. Your choice.

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Jun 17, 2023 10:32 PM in response to jeffreythefrog

Thank you, played around with it and got it to work. Think replacing batteries in old one helped.

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Jun 17, 2023 10:33 PM in response to hcsitas

Why would it be less secure?

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Jun 17, 2023 11:21 PM in response to pince

Outdated power-hogging hardware i.e. Bluetooth = less secure, more batteries. I would replace with new.

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Jun 17, 2023 11:40 PM in response to hcsitas

Okay, good to know, thanks.

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Jun 17, 2023 11:42 PM in response to pince

You're welcome.

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