I cannot get my Apple Magic Keyboard to connect to Windows 10. It will find the keyboard under the Bluetooth section but it fails to connect no matter how many times I try. I don't think it's drivers since I just ran the BootCamp utility today, I've also done the updates found on 'Apple Software Updates' but it still doesn't work.
- Pairing apple keyboard to windows 10, when windows driver is not showig passkode works exacy as described above: put any 8 digit passcode in driver field asking for keyboard PIN, using build in or any other working keyboard, then click pair, after driver starts process of pairing put the same 8 digit passcode on your Apple keyboard and hit enter.
- The very last steps you may need to take might be to unpair the Apple Wireless Keyboard from your iPad (tell the iPad to “forget this device” in Bluetooth settings), power down both the Apple Wireless Keyboard (I removed the AA batteries) and restart your iPad. The name should change take effect when you pair next pair the two devices.
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No passcode generated by Windows 10 or passcode disappears too quickly troubleshooting – 8 and 4 digit passcode fixes
What to do if computer is asking for an 8 digit passcode
If you are getting no passcode, or quickly disappearing passcode please see solution below. We have seen anomalies with Windows 10, not specific to our products but in general. This is a known/documented problem with Windows 8/10. This is not an unknown problem with Windows 10 on a number of Microsoft support forums. The best solution we have found for this involves plugging in a USB keyboard to to generate your code. Generally this procedure will clear up the underlying problem. We’ve outlined the steps below:
- Connect a USB keyboard
- Turn off the Goldtouch GTP-0044W Keyboard
- Power on keyboard and Press Connect so the keyboard goes into pairing mode – Blue light flashing.
- Go to Device menu and “Add a device”. Select Goldtouch Keyboard.
- On a connected USB keyboard, input an 8 digit number (for example, enter 46576879) and hit “next”.
- Then on the Goldtouch Bluetooth Keyboard enter the same 8 digit number (for example, enter 46576879) and press Enter.
It should start connecting and clear up the underlying problem.
What to do if computer is asking for a 4 digit PIN
If you are getting no passcode and your system is asking for a PIN, please see solution below. This is a Windows issue, not specific to our products but in general. The below is a solution we found on Microsoft’s Support Site regarding this problem. This is a known/documented problem with Windows 8/10. This is not an unknown problem with Windows 10 on a number of Microsoft support forums. It involves plugging in a USB keyboard to generate your code. Generally this procedure will clear up the underlying problem.
Apple Keyboard Passcode Windows 10 Password
- Connect a USB keyboard
- Turn off the Goldtouch GTP-0044W Keyboard
- Power on keyboard and Press Connect so the keyboard goes into pairing mode – Blue light flashing.
- Go to Device menu and “Add a device”. Select Goldtouch Keyboard.
- On a USB keyboard, input a 4 digit PIN number (for example, enter 1010) and hit “Connect”.
- Then on the Goldtouch Bluetooth Keyboard enter the same 4 digit number (for example, enter 1010) and press Enter.
It should make start connecting and clear up the underlying problem.
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Success! I finally got the older, plastic, white Apple A1016 Bluetooth Keyboard to work on Windows7. I have tried several attempts and multiple days and dont remember the exact steps but I wanted to let folks know the general steps and patience in making it work. You will likely have to try many many times to get it working.
-First, stabilize your Windows BT device drivers i.e., make sure your bluetooth driver works with another device such as a BT mouse. This way, you know your BT driver is working correctly in Windows 7
-Turn on the A1016 power switch until it starts to blink. On your BT menu, click 'Add Device' or something equivalent.
Apple Wireless Keyboard Driver For Windows 10
-Once it detects the A1016, you can right click on the BT KB icon. I noticed that the first tab did not display the 'HID Device' check box option but the 2nd tab, allowed me to change the name of the KB. It is fine if you do not see the 'HID Device' check box, as suggested by other sites.
-Click to Connect --- this is where I spent multiple days to get it right.
-It may or may not display a page where it asks you for a pairing code and sometimes, a screen just disappears in a flash. I got multiple pages where I was asked to enter a code (and then failed to connect), got to a page where it asked if I wanted to enter my Code or System generated (also failed to connect) but finally I got to a point, when I hit Connect or Next, it just stayed on the same page (as though nothing is happening), except that is says 'Connecting'
At this point, enter '0000' or '1234' or any series of #s on an existing/usb or wired keyboard. Immediately enter the same '0000' or your choice of #s on the A1016 and hit return. Success!
I have spent countless days googling suggested steps and have seen all the problems that others have described but entering on the wired keyboard and then entering the same code on the A1016 was the step that made it work. I liked the look and feel of the A1016 hence I spent an enormous amount of time to make it work but I am glad I did.
Jan 22, 2015 8:00 PM