Once the USB interface had rolled out to all of the Mac models, users were free to pick just about any USB-based keyboard and use it with their Macs. Apple has supported USB-based keyboards since it abandoned the ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) interface as the primary means of connecting keyboards and mice. No matter the reason, you can use most Window keyboards with your Mac.Īctually making the switch to Windows-based keyboards is surprisingly easy. (Windows keyboards, such as the Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard, can offer unique layouts.)
Or you may like some of the more advanced Windows keyboards that offer more ergonomic choices, such as the Matias Tactile Pro, specialized keys, or unique keyboard layouts. You may be coming to the Mac from a Windows environment and already have a favorite keyboard. Of course, there are a lot of other reasons to use a Windows keyboard. Related: Set Up Your Wireless Keypad With Instructional Video I like a keyboard with a bit more key travel, thus I made the move to Windows-based keyboards I’m currently using a Microsoft Digital Media Pro model. I didn’t give up on Apple keyboards because of the missing logo it was actually because the next generation of Apple keyboards went to the low-profile key design that is still in use today. This was the last keyboard Apple made that included the Apple logo alongside the cloverleaf image on the Command key. I’ll let you in on a little secret the last Apple-made keyboard I used routinely was the Apple Keyboard (A1048). You have a wide range of keyboards to choose from, including most of the keyboards made for use with Windows. The ones sold separately are all silver.It may not be the best kept secret, but you don’t have to use Apple-branded keyboards with your Mac. Note that while the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is sold separately, you have to buy the 24-inch iMac if you want one in pretty colors. You'll just be using the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, but without Touch ID functionality. So yes, this keyboard will also work with any good Windows PC, any good Android phone or tablet, and anything else that supports Bluetooth keyboards as well.
This is something that's not likely to change. They don't have the secure enclave found on the M1, so with those PCs, it's also just going to be a regular Bluetooth keyboard. For now, you should plan on it just being a Bluetooth keyboard. If support gets added later, it's also unclear if older iPads will get support.
It's unclear why the iPad Pro doesn't support it, but it's possible that iPadOS simply doesn't support external Touch ID devices. That includes the new M1-powered iPad Pro, strangely enough. As for everything else, you'll lose Touch ID.
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