How to Pair a Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse with Mac

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   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.

   Note: Refer to the device manufacturer manual if the pairing method requires a specific key combination.
2. 15 sec

   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. 15 sec

   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. 30 sec

   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.

   Note: If prompted, enter the numeric passkey displayed on your Mac screen into the external keyboard and press Return.
5. 30 sec

   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.