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A computer keyboard is an essential peripheral that plays a vital role in using your computer. For those using laptops or desktops, the keyboard helps you type, compose messages, and sometimes even replaces the computer mouse.
Today, in response to the diverse needs of users, manufacturers have introduced wireless keyboard models to replace traditional wired keyboards. Using a wireless keyboard helps you avoid the hassle of tangled wires when removing or installing, and moreover, users can control it from anywhere within a relatively long distance (usually 10m).
Connecting a Wireless Keyboard to Your Laptop or Computer
In today's article, we'll guide you on how to connect a wireless keyboard to a Windows computer. Wireless keyboards are typically connected through a receiver or Bluetooth.
Wireless Connection Guide for Laptop, Computer
1. How to Connect a Wireless Keyboard via Receiver
For this connection process, follow these steps:
Step 1: Plug the keyboard's receiver into your computer. The receiver can be plugged into one of the flat rectangular USB ports on the side of your laptop or on the front or back of your computer's CPU. Depending on your computer's operating system, you may be prompted with a pop-up window to confirm that you allow the receiver to use the USB port.
Step 2: Turn on the keyboard -> you need to locate the On/Off switch on the keyboard. The location of this power switch will vary depending on the type of keyboard you purchased. You may find it on the front or back of the keyboard.
- If your keyboard uses batteries, you'll need to insert them to use it.
- Many Bluetooth keyboards use rechargeable integrated batteries, so you'll also need to check to charge the keyboard before turning it on.
Step 3: Press the Connect button on the keyboard. This button is usually located in different positions depending on the keyboard, but you can typically find it on the side or top of the keyboard.
Step 4: After the connection is complete, try opening Word or Notepad and start typing. If the data you enter appears on the screen, then the keyboard has been successfully connected.
- If you're unable to enter data, try turning off the keyboard and then turning it back on, waiting for the device to establish the connection before attempting to enter data.
- Keyboards often have indicator lights that will begin flashing when you press the Connect button. The light will then stay steadily lit after the keyboard is successfully connected, so pay attention to this detail to determine if the keyboard and computer are connected.
2. How to Connect a Bluetooth Keyboard on Windows 10
Step 1: Press the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the Windows 10 screen, or press the Windows flag key '⊞' on the keyboard
Step 2: Click on Settings
A new interface will appear, then select Device (Bluetooth, printers, mouse).
Next, choose Bluetooth & other devices (Bluetooth & other devices).
Step 3: Press the switch under the Bluetooth heading. The Bluetooth feature of your computer will be turned on.
Step 4: Turn on the keyboard -> you need to find the On/Off switch on the keyboard. The location of this switch will vary depending on the type of keyboard you purchased. You can find it on the front or back of the keyboard.
- If your keyboard uses batteries, you'll need to insert them to use it.
- Many Bluetooth keyboards use rechargeable integrated batteries, so you'll also need to check to charge the keyboard before turning it on.
Step 5: On your computer, locate the name of the keyboard. After a few seconds, the name of the keyboard will appear below the 'Mouse, keyboard, & pen' heading.
- Keyboards often have a pairing button -> you need to press this button to make the device visible.
- If the keyboard doesn't appear, you should turn off Bluetooth on your computer and then turn it back on.
Step 6: Finally, you click on the name of the keyboard, then press Pair. The keyboard will be added to the list of devices paired with your laptop or computer. Connection successful, and you can now use the wireless keyboard connected via Bluetooth.
3. How to connect a Bluetooth keyboard on Windows 7, 8
Step 1: Press the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or press the Windows flag key '⊞' on the keyboard
Step 2: Click on Devices and Printers (printers and devices). This button is located on the right side of the Windows window, just below the Control Panel option. If you don't see this option, type devices and printers into the 'Search programs and files' box at the bottom of the Start window, then click on Devices and Printers.
Step 3: Click on Add a device (Add device). This item is located at the top left of the Devices and Printers window.
You turn on the keyboard and check similarly to Step 4 - Item 2. How to connect a Bluetooth keyboard on Windows 10.
Step 4: Find the name of the keyboard. After a few seconds, the name of the keyboard will appear below the 'Bluetooth' heading.
Continue pressing Next at the bottom right corner of the window.
Wait for the keyboard to connect for a moment. Once the connection is complete, you can use the wireless keyboard like a regular keyboard.
So Mytour has just guided you to know How to connect a wireless keyboard to a laptop, computer, which is quite simple, isn't it? To connect a wireless keyboard to a laptop or computer, you can use a signal receiver (Receiver), or if the keyboard has Bluetooth, you can connect it via Bluetooth to your laptop or computer. In case your computer does not recognize the keyboard, mouse, you can refer to the troubleshooting article on computer not recognizing keyboard here.
Additionally, if you have multiple mice and multiple keyboards that need to be connected to your laptop or computer, there are also ways for you to set up and do this. For more information, you can refer to the article on 3 ways to use multiple keyboards and mice on a computer that we have shared to learn how to do it. Good luck!
