Apple's Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad is now estimated to ship in 6-7 weeks in the United States and several other countries, fueling speculation that a refreshed model could be released. Previous Apple Wireless Keyboard. New Magic Keyboard. Also, I haven't had to recharge my battery yet. Update 4/29/2016: Still loving it. The rechargeable battery is great. Even though the previous model has great battery life, I still find it annoying whenever I have to replace the batteries and I have none readily available. Hello I have an original two battery Apple Magic Keyboard/Wireless and I would like to know what steps I need to take yo reset it as if I had just bought it and needed to set it up for the first time. I've owned it a while now, originally set it up with a Mac G5 PPC/Bluetooth.
The following Apple keyboards work with iOS:
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Works with iOS devices with iOS 10.3 or later
Magic Keyboard
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Works with iOS devices with iOS 9.1 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2011
Uses two AA batteries
Exposé and Launchpad function keys:
When using Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011) with iOS 4.3 or earlier, the function keys are limited to the Eject key. Update to iOS 5 or later to enable additional function keys.
The original Apple Wireless Keyboard (introduced in 2003, white case, number pad, uses four AA batteries) doesn't work with iOS.
Notes
Not all function keys that work on the Mac work on iOS devices.
In addition to Apple keyboards, many third-party Bluetooth keyboards that use the Apple keyboard layout work with iOS devices. Check with the keyboard manufacturer for additional information.
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Apple wireless mice
Magic Mouse 2
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Apple Magic Mouse
Removable battery door, uses two AA batteries
Requires OS X 10.5.6 plus Wireless Mouse Software Update 1.0, or Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later
Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse
Multiple buttons, scroll ball
Requires OS X 10.4.8 or later
Apple Wireless Mouse
Single button
Requires OS X 10.2.6 or later
Apple wireless keyboards
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Numeric keypad
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Requires macOS 10.12.4 or later
Magic Keyboard
Lightning connector, built-in battery
Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2011
Uses two AA batteries
Exposé and Launchpad function keys:
Requires OS X 10.5.8 plus Aluminum Keyboard Update 2.0, or OS X 10.6.2 or later
Apple Wireless Keyboard 2009
Uses two AA batteries
Exposé and Dashboard function keys:
Requires OS X 10.5.8 plus Aluminum Keyboard Update 2.0, or OS X 10.6.2 or later