After replacing the batteries I push on button and green dot initially come alive but either starts flashing or goes out. What should next steps be?
Open the Bluetooth settings on the computer and see if the keyboard is discovered while the green light is flashing.
If so, then you should be able to pair the keyboard to the Mac.
Apple's guidance is here: Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad with your Mac - Apple Support
If the keyboard cannot be discovered, then it may be either too old for the current Mac or it may be failing.
Open the Bluetooth settings on the computer and see if the keyboard is discovered while the green light is flashing.
If so, then you should be able to pair the keyboard to the Mac.
Apple's guidance is here: Set up your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad with your Mac - Apple Support
If the keyboard cannot be discovered, then it may be either too old for the current Mac or it may be failing.
Make sure you have the batteries inserted in the right direction. It's easy to miss, I know.
Variants of that board could have either two or three AA batteries. To see how many yours takes and their polarity, turn the board over and look for this tiny diagram near the battery cover:
Thank you but since the keyboard will not function I am not able to open the get into any functions on my Mac desktop. I am now thinking that my replacement batteries which are my last few left — are actual also near dead and hence I will just buy some new batteries and try that. Regardless I appreciate you assistance
Yeah, I hadn't had my ☕️ this morning when I suggested opening the settings on the Mac! 🤣
Brand spankin' new batteries is always a great idea.
Why does My cordless keyboard (2014 vintage) to my Mac desktop fail to function after replacing batteries?
