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On 20/03/2026 16:09, Paul wrote:
> On Fri, 3/20/2026 5:42 AM, David B. wrote:
>> On 20/03/2026 09:40, David B. wrote:
>> [....]
>>>
>>> It's an Apple Model A1644 EMC 2815
>>
>> This is what it looks like!
>>
>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264907998892
>>
> 
> AI (Gemini) Overview [Google search, at top]
> 
> The Apple A1644 is the Magic Keyboard (1st Generation) released in 2015,
> featuring a compact, rechargeable design with a Lightning port for charging
> and Bluetooth connectivity. It is known for a scissor-mechanism key feel
> and long-lasting battery, serving as the standard, non-numeric keypad model for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
> 
> Key Features & Specifications
> 
>      Model Number: A1644 (often labeled as MLA22LL/A).
>      Design: Compact, low-profile, and without a numeric keypad.
>      Connectivity: Bluetooth wireless with a Lightning port for charging.
>      Key Mechanism: Scissor switch for stable, responsive typing.
>      Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery, lasting roughly a month per charge.
> 
> Compatibility & Use
> 
>      System Requirements: Works with macOS 10.11 or later, and iOS 9.1 or later.
>      Pairing: Pairs automatically with Mac computers.
>      Physical Features: The keyboard has a slight incline, measuring 0.41–1.09 cm in height, 27.9 cm in width, and 11.49 cm in depth.
> 
> *******
> 
> The EMC could stand for Electromagnetic Compatibility, and worldwide spectrum
> usage can be location dependent (for frequency and channel definitions).
> 
> You should be able to pair with it. Some devices in the past,
> had pairing limitations. Placing the device in pairing mode
> is likely a start.
> 
> https://support.apple.com/en-ca/119917
> 
>      "Turn on your device. Its LED should start blinking to show that it's discoverable and ready to be paired."
> 
>      ... [Unpair from previous device if LED is not blinking]
> 
> On simple devices, the pairing code can be 0000, but the support
> document does not mention whether any pairing code is on the
> bottom on the label.
> 
> If I'm pairing two intelligent devices in the room, one of them
> puts up a six digit code on the screen, the other one displays
> the value as well, and you "click to Agree they match". the pairing
> then, is dynamically generated and is a different number each
> time pairing is attempted.
> 
> There are some things you should not do over Bluetooth. One
> would be sending machine audio from one computer to the speakers
> of a second computer. There can be some combinations of operations
> that "leave preferences at two levels", dropping the pairing
> at the top level, leaves the second preference "stranded". This
> leads to "permanent dependency", where the second PC remembers
> it had an audio connection from the other computer. And every time
> you have the Bluetooth interface up on the screen, you're
> reminded of the experiment you no longer care about. Doing
> simpler "connect keyboard to one computer", has no side
> effects like that, so don't worry about that one. But for
> some of the more arcane experiments the OS may tempt you
> to try, you might want to be wary of making a mess.
> 
> You can probably fix that... if you have an idea where that
> information is stored. That's part of the problem.

As always, Paul - your comments much appreciated.

My keyboard is now functioning wirelessly, just as it should!

Phew!  🙂

-- 
Kind regards,
David

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