To connect Keychron Bluetooth, first set the mode toggle switch on your keyboard to the Bluetooth or BT option. Then, hold Fn+1 for four seconds to enter pairing mode and select "Keychron [Model]" from your device's Bluetooth settings.
Before you connect your Keychron Bluetooth keyboard
Before attempting to connect keyboard, ensure your Keychron has sufficient power. Charge the keyboard for 6-8 hours if the battery is low or if this is the first time using it. Locate the mode toggle switch, usually on the side or back of the keyboard, and slide it to the Bluetooth or BT position. This switch must be set correctly for any wireless connection to work, and you can find the universal pairing steps that apply to most devices when you connect a Bluetooth keyboard.
How to put your Keychron in Bluetooth pairing mode
The verified method for entering pairing mode is to hold the Fn key and the 1 key simultaneously for four seconds. The LED indicator on your keyboard will begin to blink, showing it is discoverable. For Keychron K6 and K12 models, use an alternative combination: hold Fn1+Q for pairing channel 1, Fn1+W for channel 2, or Fn1+E for channel 3.
Connect the Keychron keyboard to your device
On your computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the Bluetooth settings menu. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled. Your device will scan for available peripherals. Look for "Keychron [Model Name]" in the list and select it. Follow any on-screen prompts to complete pairing, this may involve confirming a code or tapping "Pair." Once successful, the keyboard is ready to type wirelessly.
Pair with up to 3 devices and switch between them
Keychron keyboards can pair with up to three devices simultaneously. Use Fn+1 to pair and store the first device, Fn+2 for the second, and Fn+3 for the third. On K6/K12 models, use Fn1+Q, Fn1+W, and Fn1+E for the same purpose. To switch between a laptop, tablet, and phone instantly, press the corresponding key combination, your keyboard will reconnect to that device without re-pairing.
Keychron Bluetooth not connecting? Try these fixes
If your keyboard fails to connect, first perform a factory reset by holding Fn+J+Z (or Fn+Z+J or Fn1+J+Z) for four seconds until the backlight flashes. Next, go to your device's Bluetooth settings, "forget" the Keychron keyboard, and re-pair it from scratch. Ensure the keyboard has been charged for 6-8 hours, as low battery often causes connection drops. Finally, check for interference from other wireless devices or metal obstacles, and move the keyboard closer to your device. If you're troubleshooting a multi-device setup, you may also need to connect a Logitech wireless keyboard to a different receiver to avoid signal conflicts. Keychron keyboards typically use Bluetooth 5.1, which provides a stable connection with reduced latency, so these steps should resolve most issues.
