How Do You Connect a Mac Keyboard to a PC?

Connecting a Mac keyboard to a PC is as simple as adding any other keyboard.

Here’s how to connect it.

Steps required to find Bluetooth settings on Windows 10

ClickBluetooth and other devices.

ClickAdd Bluetooth or other rig.

Wait for the PC to detect the Magic Keyboard.

Steps required to add Bluetooth device to Windows 10

If it doesn’t detect it, toggle the power switch on the Magic Keyboard and tap a key.

Wait for it to connect.

How Do I Use a Mac Key on a Windows Keyboard?

Windows 10 Add Bluetooth device screen

However, it can be helpful to map keys such as function keys to specific prefs.

Here’s how to assign keys on a Magic Keyboard for Windows.

Looking for the Windows key?

Windows 10 with Add a Bluetooth device open and Magic Keyboard highlighted

On a Magic Keyboard, that’s automatically mapped to the Command button.

DownloadMicrosoft PowerToysfrom the official site and install it.

bring up the app.

Microsoft PowerTools app with Keyboard Manager highlighted

poke the+ (Plus)button to add a new key mapping.

ClickTypeand tap the key you wish to change.

ClickTypeunder Mapped to follow the same process but with the key you wish to change it to.

Windows 10 PowerTools app with keyboard manager open

ClickOKto confirm the changes.

Your key has now been remapped.

Can I Use an Apple Keyboard on a Windows PC?

Touch ID only works on Apple devices, but the rest of the keyboard is fully functional.

Instead,use the Windows Snipping Tool to take a screenshot.

The Alt key on a PC keyboard is the Mac Option key.

To compare the placement of other essential keys, browse our guide toWindows and Mac keyboard differences.