Imac keyboard not recognized

usb keyboard keeps not functioning.  bought a brand new one, but still having same problem

If you changed the batteries or the keyboard is different, you will need to pair it. And, in order to pair it, unless your Mac is on, you would need a USB keyboard to get to the Bluetooth Setup Assistant. If the Mac is on, just go there and see if you can pair it.

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