But if you have never used one, you may have queries about charging the Magic Keyboard.

Since it uses Bluetooth, you might connect it to almost every unit with Bluetooth compatibility.

These keyboards come equipped with non-removable rechargeable batteries.

magic keyboard for ipad air and ipad pro on table

Ideally, you should use the USB-C to Lightning cable to charge your Magic Keyboard for Mac.

you could connect the Lightning connector end to the keyboard and the USB-C end to your Mac.

The keyboard will start charging, and you’ve got the option to use it while charging.

Back view of Apple’s Magic Keyboard for Mac

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Your Mac will notify you when the machine is charged enough.

At that point, you’re free to disconnect the cable and start using the keyboard wirelessly.

First, you have to click theControl Centericon at the top-right corner of the macOS menu bar.

click the control center menu

Now, click onBluetoothto view connected and paired devices.

Here, you’ll find the Magic Keyboard for Mac.

Next to the name of the Magic Keyboard, you might find the current battery percentage.

check the battery percentage in bluetooth menu-1

Alternatively, you might find the battery percentage of the Magic Keyboard by going toSystem tweaks > Bluetooth.

Your iPad should be running iPadOS 14.5 or later.

However, unlike the Magic Keyboard for Mac, these iPad accessories do not have a built-in battery.

magic keyboard for ipad

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Instead, they draw power from the iPad using the Smart Connector.

Therefore, you do not have to worry about charging the Magic Keyboard for the iPad.

Unlike the Magic Keyboard for iPad, this keyboard has a two-piece design.

A white Magic Keyboard Folio on an iPad

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But it does not have a built-in battery, just like the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro.

Again, since no battery is involved, you do not have to check the battery percentage.

Instead, you’re free to check that that the connected iPad has sufficient charge.

And you could customize how these keyboards work to boost your productivity.