Apple should add a backlit keyboard brightness slider to the Control Center The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available from Apple in exchange for $299. The 12.9-inch version is $349. The Magic Keyboard is compatible with the 2018-2020 iPad Pro models. Apple Magic Keyboard - Keyboard and folio case - with trackpad - backlit - Apple Smart connector - QWERTZ - German - for Model #: MXQT2D/A Item #: 9SIA8UCBWV6886. Choose Apple menu System Preferences, click Keyboard, then click Keyboard. Select “Turn keyboard backlight off after time period of inactivity,” then choose a time from the pop-up menu. Tip: The light sensor is located at the top of your computer near the camera; make sure that area isn’t covered when you use your Mac in low light. I purchased the Magic Keyboard recently, and when in low light the backlight would come on - but then stayed on after I finished working and closed the ipad into the keyboard. I tried to turn off the backlight, but it did not work.
Find out if your notebook has a backlit keyboard
From the Apple menu , choose System Preferences and then click on Keyboard. If the Keyboard preferences window has an 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox, you have a backlit keyboard.
Adjust your keyboard brightness automatically or manually
You can have the keyboard brightness adjust automatically based on available light, or you can adjust it manually.
Adjust the brightness automatically
To set your keyboard brightness to adjust automatically:
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
- Select the 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox.
Adjust the brightness manually
To make the keyboard brighter, press F6 on your notebook's built-in keyboard. To make it less bright, press F5.
If you can't adjust your keyboard's brightness manually, it's likely because you're in a very bright environment and you have your Mac set to automatically adjust the brightness. In this case, the backlit keyboard turns off. When you move to a location with less light, you can once again adjust the keyboard's brightness.
Adjust brightness on your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can quickly adjust your keyboard brightness by tapping in the Control Strip:
The Control Strip expands, and you can tap to adjust keyboard brightness:
Learn more
If you use Boot Camp and your keyboard isn't working as expected in Windows, you might need to update your software in Windows.
Find out if your notebook has a backlit keyboard
From the Apple menu , choose System Preferences and then click on Keyboard. If the Keyboard preferences window has an 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox, you have a backlit keyboard.
Adjust your keyboard brightness automatically or manually
You can have the keyboard brightness adjust automatically based on available light, or you can adjust it manually.
Adjust the brightness automatically
Pro x software. To set your keyboard brightness to adjust automatically:
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then click Keyboard.
- Select the 'Adjust keyboard brightness in low light' checkbox.
Adjust the brightness manually
To make the keyboard brighter, press F6 on your notebook's built-in keyboard. To make it less bright, press F5.
If you can't adjust your keyboard's brightness manually, it's likely because you're in a very bright environment and you have your Mac set to automatically adjust the brightness. In this case, the backlit keyboard turns off. When you move to a location with less light, you can once again adjust the keyboard's brightness.
Apple Magic Keyboard Backlit
Adjust brightness on your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can quickly adjust your keyboard brightness by tapping in the Control Strip:
Apple Magic Keyboard Backlit Monitor
The Control Strip expands, and you can tap to adjust keyboard brightness:
Learn more
Apple Magic Keyboard And Mouse
What is the latest macbook software update. If you use Boot Camp and your keyboard isn't working as expected in Windows, you might need to update your software in Windows.