May 20, 2019 Reset the Bluetooth module Hold the Shift and Option key on your keyboard and click on the Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s drop-down menu bar Select Debug Reset the Bluetooth module Additionally, you can also try “ Factory reset all connected Apple devices.”. Fortunately, if you have a Mac, you can use its keyboard to type on your iPhone, iPad, or any other device that supports external keyboards connected via Bluetooth. Typeeto from Eltima is a small app that runs on your Mac and lets you type on other connected devices (with external keyboard support), using the Mac keyboard. Dec 12, 2013 Type on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV using your Mac's keyboard. Turn your Mac into a Bluetooth keyboard that works with all of your devices. Use keyboard shortcuts to start typing on devices. Copy-paste text into your device. Minimal menubar app that stays out of sight until you need it. Hi Apple Support Community-I have just purchased a brand new Mac Mini and App Wireless Keyboard. Unfortunately upon first boot, the Mac Mini is requesting I connect my bluetooth keyboard by switching it on, however even though the green light flashes, after the 5 second startup acknowledgement, there is no response from the Mac Mini.
Control
Harmony Smart Keyboard can act as a fully functional Mac keyboard, many apps will also allow you to use the Harmony app for control functions. Listed below are some popular Mac apps and ways to control them using Harmony.
Mac Media Center
All Harmony products
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate iTunes.
Media keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-Forward and Rewind commands work.
To Fast-Forward or Rewind Hold down the Fast Forward or Rewind button.
Mac Media Player
All Harmony products:
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate QuickTime.
Media keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work.
To Fast-Forward or Rewind Hold down the Fast Forward or Rewind button.
QuickTime When paused, allows you to move a frame forward or backward using the direction left and right arrows.
Netflix
All Harmony products
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate Netflix.
Media Keys such as play, pause and fast forward do not control Netflix.
With Harmony Smart Keyboard
Text entry is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard or the Harmony app.
Mouse/Cursor control is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard.
Netflix offers these keyboard shortcuts:
- Toggle Play/Pause
- Skip backward 10 seconds
- Skip forward 10 seconds
- Rewind
- Fast-Forward
- Enter full-screen
- Exit full-screen
Hulu
All Harmony products
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate Hulu.
Media Keys such as play, pause and fast forward do not control Hulu.
With Harmony Smart Keyboard
Text entry is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard or the Harmony app.
Mouse/Cursor control is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard.
Hulu offers these keyboard shortcuts:
- Toggle Play/Pause
- Skip backward 10 seconds
- Skip forward 10 seconds
- Exit full-screen
YouTube
All Harmony products
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the YouTube app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-Forward and Rewind commands work. YouTube allows you to navigate between videos using the Skip Forward and Skip backward commands.
With Harmony Smart Keyboard
The YouTube app has an on screen keyboard you navigate using direction keys and does not accept keyboard text entry.
Amazon
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Amazon app.
Media Keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-Forward and Rewind commands work. Amazon allows you to move a frame forward or backward using the direction left and right arrows.
With Harmony Smart Keyboard
Text entry is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard or the Harmony app.
Windows Bluetooth Keyboard App
Mouse/Cursor control is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard.
Browser
Direction Pad Navigation will navigate the Browser app.
Media Keys are not used within the Browser app.
Text entry is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard or Harmony app.
Mouse/Cursor control is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard.
Other apps
The behavior of other apps may vary depending on its design.
To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs.
- Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Command-R or Shift-Option-Command-R to start up from macOS Recovery over the Internet. macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS, depending on the key combination you use while starting up. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option (⌥) or Alt: Start up to Startup Manager, which allows you to choose other available startup disks or volumes. If your Mac is using a firmware password, you're prompted to enter the password.
- Option-Command-P-R:Reset NVRAM or PRAM. If your Mac is using a firmware password, it ignores this key combination or starts up from macOS Recovery.
- Shift (⇧): Start up in safe mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- D: Start up to the Apple Diagnostics utility. Or use Option-Dto start up to this utility over the Internet. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- N: Start up from a NetBoot server, if your Mac supports network startup volumes. To use the default boot image on the server, hold down Option-N instead. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-S: Start up in single-user mode. Disabled in macOS Mojave or later, or when using a firmware password.
- T: Start up in target disk mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Command-V: Start up in verbose mode. Disabled when using a firmware password.
- Eject (⏏) or F12 or mouse button or trackpad button: Eject removable media, such as an optical disc. Disabled when using a firmware password.
If a key combination doesn't work
If a key combination doesn't work at startup, one of these these solutions might help:
- Be sure to press and hold all keys in the combination together, not one at a time.
- Shut down your Mac. Then press the power button to turn on your Mac. Then press and hold the keys as your Mac starts up.
- Wait a few seconds before pressing the keys, to give your Mac more time to recognize the keyboard as it starts up. Some keyboards have a light that flashes briefly at startup, indicating that the keyboard is recognized and ready for use.
- If you're using a wireless keyboard, plug it into your Mac, if possible. Or use your built-in keyboard or a wired keyboard. If you're using a keyboard made for a PC, such as a keyboard with a Windows logo, try a keyboard made for Mac.
- If you're using Boot Camp to start up from Microsoft Windows, set Startup Disk preferences to start up from macOS instead. Then shut down or restart and try again.
Remember that some key combinations are disabled when your Mac is using a firmware password.
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- Learn what to do if your Mac doesn't turn on.
- Learn about Mac keyboard shortcuts that you can use after your Mac has started up.