I have 2 iMacs in my home, both with wireless keyboards and mouses.
I have a problem where one mouse/keyboard will connect to the other and vise versa. is there any way to lock the keyboard and mouse on one computer?
Try renaming one of the keyboards. If that doesn't work then you need to set up separate passcodes for each one. You do this in the BT preferences.
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My early 2009 Mac Pro does not connect via bluetooth to my sound bar or bluetooth mini speakers. Both my wireless keyboard and mouse have no problems connecting. What do I need to do to connect to external bluetooth devices?
I would always have a wired keyboard and mouse on hand (need not be expensive ... any cheap wired devices will work). "Emergency recovery" procedures can activate features in random order, so the opportunity to select a recovery partition may pass before the wireless devices are recognized.
That will let you select the "turn on Bluetooth" icon. -
IMac with Wireless Keyboard and Mouse question
My mouse doesn't do anything when I right click. It is a standard wireless mouse, how can I get it to right click?
The Apple Wireless Mouse doesn't have a right click button. To access the right click menu, hold down the Control key, and click the mouse wherever necessary.
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i have been using my wireless keyboard and mouse with no probs until today-installed updates this morning-since I restarted have been unable to use either device-have tried everything Apple suggests to do- re-pairing unsuccessfully; turned everything off and back on-sometimes the Bluetooth says it is connected, othertimes not-but even when it says it is connected the keyboard/mouse don't work; put in new batteries-no go also; bluetooth icon is on. Anyone have any ideas????
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3048 -
Is there a wireless keyboard and mouse combo anywhere available for iMac OS X version 10.4.11 700 MHz Power PC?
All the keyboards I'm finding require built-in Bluetooth, something G3 iMacs don't have. So you'd need to start with a Bluetooth USB adaptor like this:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/IOGear/GBU321/
Its specs says it works with Mac OS 10.3.9 or newer. The you should ba able to add a wireless board and/or mouse IF you find one that has support for a Mac OS level older than 10.5 or an Intel processor. Most current boards require 10.5.8, and Intel processor, or both.
The cost for all this could easily be 4-5X the used market value of a G3 iMac so please think this through carefully. A long USB extension cable might be a better option fo such an old computer. -
Can no longer order an iMac with wireless KB and mouse?
Hi,
I just figure out that when someone try to order the iMac, the only keyboard choice is wired. I think this disapear at the same time the wireless mighty mouse arrived.
Am I wrong?
ThanksHi,
I had this problem. The stores had them in a package with the wirelesss
keyboard and mouse but they were not available on-line. I had to order on-line to get some upgrades but could not have the wireless package...Catch 22.
So when I called in my order I complained that I could not effectively get what I wanted and without much pressure I was offered a discount if I bought the wireless keyboard and mouse as extra. They knocked off £50 sterling (I'm in the UK) from the total cost. So, for about £40 more (which was the extra cost of the wireless pack in the store) I got what I wanted. With the added bonus of having a spare wired mouse and keyboard which are currently still all wrapped up in their box.
I only placed my order on the 17th and receieved it last Friday so it should be a current deal. I hope it is not too late to help you out.
Cheers.
Chris -
I need to transfer files from an 'original' iMac to a brand new one. The old Mac has no keyboard or mouse. Could it support a current wireless keyboard and mouse?
Assuming that "original" means a G3/CRT iMac, not wireless. The G3 iMacs didn't have Bluetooth. The good news, though, is that any standard USB keyboard and mouse will work with them, even the ones designed for Windows that you can pick up for ten bucks or so.
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See title. How do I unpair a wireless keyboard and mouse when the previous paired mac mini is damaged and will not start?
You should be able to go to System Preferences -> Keyboard and System Preferences -> Mouse and discover the bluetooth devices.
Also, do you have a bluetooth icon on the top bar of your mac? Should look sort of like this:
If you can figure out which device is which (by trial and error, if nothing else), you can connect to them on this menu. -
Why have my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse suddenly become poky and erratic?
Hi, I'm running a new mac mini (Dec 2014) with 10.10.2 on it. Out of the blue today my Logitech wireless accessories (with unifying receiver) became very sluggish with overall slow response times and at times the mouse is completely unresponsive. It really was working just fine until today. I went out and bought a new mouse to see if that would rectify it - and I still have the same kind of odd mouse behavior.
What's different between today and yesterday? I installed Dropbox and the new Microsoft '16 suite. I can't imagine that those two suites would impact a keyboard and mouse. I even did a refresh of the O.S. Any suggestions?Thank you for trying to assist me Bob. Here's my EtreCheck output.
Problem description:
My logitech mouse and keyboard have become very erratic
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated March 8, 2015 at 7:02:55 AM CDT
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
Mac mini (Late 2014) (Technical Specifications)
Mac mini - model: Macmini7,1
1 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Not upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Good - Handoff/Airdrop2 supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 5000
S24D390 spdisplays_1080p
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 10:54:12
Disk Information: ℹ️
APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 498.89 GB (404.50 GB free)
Core Storage: disk0s2 499.25 GB Online
USB Information: ℹ️
Western Digital My Book 1140 3 TB
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 315 MB
Back Up Drive (disk2s2) /Volumes/Back Up Drive : 3.00 TB (2.23 TB free)
Logitech USB Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/VyprVPN.app
[loaded] foo.tap (1.0) [Click for support]
[loaded] foo.tun (1.0) [Click for support]
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.HID Driver (3.9.1 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Logitech.Unifying.HID Driver (1.3.0 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[running] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[running] vyprvpnservice.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.lastpass.LastPassHelper.plist [Click for support]
[running] com.PKWARE.Viivo.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
VyprVPN Application (/Applications/VyprVPN.app)
EvernoteHelper Application (/Applications/Evernote.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/EvernoteHelper.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.8 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
nplastpass: Version: 3.1.89 - SDK 10.10 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SlingPlayer: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Evernote Web Clipper
LastPass
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Logitech Control Center [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
6% Dropbox
4% WindowServer
3% firefox
1% Viivo
0% fontd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
593 MB firefox
150 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
137 MB Evernote
116 MB Dropbox
107 MB Safari
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
131 MB Free RAM
1.76 GB Active RAM
1.52 GB Inactive RAM
684 MB Wired RAM
15.37 GB Page-ins
290 MB Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
Mar 7, 2015, 07:07:34 PM Self test - passed
Mar 7, 2015, 05:34:08 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/vyprvpnservice_2015-03-07-173408_[redacted].cra sh
Mar 7, 2015, 04:58:31 PM /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/vyprvpnservice_2015-03-07-165831_[redacted].cra sh
Mar 7, 2015, 06:49:17 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/EvernoteHelper_2015-03-07-0649 17_[redacted].crash -
Troubles with wireless keyboard and iMac
My iMac won't recognize most of the keys on my wireless keyboard. Only several of the function keys seem to work. I've even tried replacing it with a new wireless keyboard, which worked to type in the pairing codes but also wouldn't enter any text into the password field. Since I'm stuck at the login screen and can't enter my password, I can't access any of the software troubleshooting programs that apple support recommends. I just ran an update several days ago. Could that have caused troubles?
1) You need to go into more detail as to the trouble with the wireless keyboard
2) Why can't you get a USB one? You can't order one online? Borrow one from someone?
Without some kind of text entry to enter the password this is going to be difficult. -
Can anyone help me pair my BT keyboard with my password protected Mac Mini? I am currently unable to log in to Mac Mini since the BT keyboard has become unpaired. The wireless mouse is working. I also have an I Pad and an I Phone as well as Mac TV.
Please help!!
Thank you.
GailI had exactly the same issue, that the Apple wireless keyboard became unpaired, and I couldn't get past the password-protected log-in screen, because I didn't have a wired keyboard laying around.
OK folks,
Discovered by trial and error that it was the wireless mouse (not an Apple brand) that was preventing the keyboard from pairing, even though it's not a bluetooth mouse...
Here's the steps I used...
1. Disconnected the USB mouse cord from the Mac Mini.
2. Turned off the Apple wireless keyboard from switch on the back.
3. Turn Mac Mini off, then back on.
4. Waited for it to boot up as far as the password-protected screen.
5. Turned on the Apple wireless keyboard, waited for it to stop blinking, indicating (hoping) that it paired up.
6. And voila... was able to then type in the password...
7. Then plugged the non-Apple wireless mouse sensor cord back into the Mac Mini's USB port
I also immediately went in to the MacMini's Sharing options and set that up for remote management in case something else happens down the road for other problems...
Thanks though to all who suggested solutions... they may come in handy in the future.
Hope this helps someone else...
Lynda -
How do i make it happen so I can use two seperate iMac computers as one set-up with one keyboard and one mouse?
If the keyboard and mouse are wired, then a USB KVM switch will work.
If they are wireless, you should be able to connect the wirelessly via Bluetooth settings. discover the same keyboard and mouse on each iMac.
However, you cannot use them on each iMac simultaneously. I think it would be rather difficult for you to switch between them (disconnecting and reconnecting them over and over again).
Most iMacs come shipped with a keyboard and mouse by default. How come you only have one keyboard?
Keyboards and mice are not that expensive either. -
IMac crashes since new keyboard and mouse arrived
Recently picked up the new wireless keyboard and mouse after my old set finally died and once I got them both working I started to experience constant system crashes including restart messeges and random software just quitting out without cause. The iMac worked fine before I got teh new kb&m, but I ahve never heard of new accessories causing a computer to freak out like this. The computer is currently running Tiger. Any ideas?
Suggest that you repost over in the Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Forums where the wireless folks hang out.
Also, since you have an Intel iMac, you may wish to cross-post over in the Using your Intel-based iMac Forums.
You should also indicate which version of Tiger you are using. -
IMac Windows 8 pro Keyboard and mouse not working!
I installed windows 8 pro on my new iMac, but I have and a problem: my Wireless keyboard and mouse aren't working with windows apparently because of compatibility issue with apple broadcom built-in Bluetooth windows 8 driver.... Any help?
Yes I did use Bootcamp for that!
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Will the Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse work with my iMac G5?
My Dad just sent me his old iMac G5 17". and I was wondering if the Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse will work with it!? I don't really have a place to put the computer.. so I was hoping to get the wireless mouse and keyboard so I don't have to be connected to the computer.
I have the most recent (2 AA batteries, not 3) wireless keyboard and magic mouse running on a PowerMac G5. Your iMac G5 has the same class of processor, which isn't Intel. My Mac has built-in bluetooth support, which is what these products use. I'm unsure if your iMac has bluetooth built-in or not, but if it doesn't, you can purchase the Belkin bluetooth USB dongle. That has been widely reported to work just fine within OSX.
Anyway, yes, your iMac G5 can run the wireless keyboard and mouse. You just might have to work a little for it.
Good luck!
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