Magic Keyboard was recently released specially for Mac devices and this is also perfectly matches for the Apple TV (2012) where as the next generation Apple TV yet to be released. This current generation Apple TV will pair easily to this Magic keyboard. If you’re not aware of how to connect this Magic Keyboard to Apple TV then simply follow the steps given below.
How to pair Magic Keyboard with Apple TV (2012) :
- First you need to turn ON the Magic keyboard or otherwise, switch it OFF and then ON to make it discoverable.
- Now launch the settings icon on your home screen and tap on general.
- Under general settings click on the Bluetooth.
- Now click on Magic Keyboard when it appears under the list of devices of Bluetooth.
- Once it is connected then it will show connected. If it shows device not found then simply repeats the steps.
How to use Magic Keyboard to navigate Apple TV (2012) :
- Up, down, left, right: Up arrow key, down arrow key, left arrow key, right arrow key are the keys
- Select : Enter key
- Menu : Escape key.
- play/pause : play/pause key.
- Skip forward/back: Skip forward key, skip back key.
- users can jump directly and quickly to any item in your Movie, TV Shows, or Music purchased list or library by typing in the first few letters of title or, in music, the artist’s name.
How to unpair with Magic Keyboard from Apple TV (2012) :
If you want to stop using the Magic Keyboard, you can simply turn it off. If you want to disconnect it, and have your Apple TV forget about it entirely, you can do that in Settings. If you’re not aware then follow the steps given below
- Click on the settings icon on the home screen.
- Click on general and tap on Bluetooth.
- Under Bluetooth, select the Magic keyboard when it comes under devices list.
- Now click on forget this device.
- That’s it.
This new Magic Keyboard also be paired with other Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac easily in the similar manner as mentioned above. Interested candidates can give a try.
