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Not opening with 2nd party wireless keyboard

When I turn my Mac mini 2018 on it doesn't recognize my Logitech wireless keyboard. I have to use a seperate wired keyboard. Once I log in then it recognizes the Logitech. How do I get my Mac to automatically recognize my wireless keyboard?/

Mac mini, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 8:03 PM

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Oct 10, 2024 8:24 PM in response to camusthomas3

You did not mention if the wireless Logitech was USB or bluetooth ?


You should not have to reset the connection with a wired keyboard either way. If Bluetooth, do you see it in the bluetooth ''My devices'' ? It should automatically connect. If not, select ''forget this device'' then reconnect and see if problem persists when you log-on next time.


Oct 10, 2024 8:30 PM in response to camusthomas3

That keyboard appears to be able to connect either USB or Bluetooth. In my sense, you should try to use it as Bluetooth - with an additional advantage that you will free up a USB port. See my other message to troubleshoot Bluetooth connection.


Also, as this is a 3-devices keyboard, are you using it on other devices ? Maybe obvious, but make sure it is set to the mac mini (the yellow buttons 1-2-3 top left) when you boot the mini.


I have 3 of these keyboars and use one with mac, win machine and Apple TV - just make sure to turn to proper device.

Not opening with 2nd party wireless keyboard

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