Keychron K14 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Keychron

Keychron K14 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard User Guide

IN THE BOX:

Keychron K14 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard x 1
Type-C Cable * 1
Manual * 1
Quick Start Guide * 1
Extra Keycaps Set * 1

If you are a Windows user, please find the appropriate keycaps in the box, then follow the instructions below to find and replace the following keycaps.

1. Connect Bluetooth

2. Connect Cable

3. Change Light Effect

4. Multimedia Key and Function Key

5. Disable Auto Sleep Mode

6. Set Auto Sleep time

7. Turn Off the Backlight

In order to turn up the brightness of the backlight, you need to press fnl +
In order to turn down the brightness of the backlight, you need to press fnl +

8. Remap keys

We don’t have an official software to remap the keys yet But you can use this two software to get the job done. (Except the light effect key)

8.5 Linux’s Setting
We have a Linux user group on Facebook. Please search ‘Keychron Linux Group’ on Facebook. So you can have a better experience with our keyboard.

9. Lock the light effect

Press fnl+L+Light effect key (for 4 seconds) to lock the light effect. Press this key combination again to unlock it.

10. Factory Reset

Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? Try factory reset by pressing fnl +Z (for 4 seconds)

K14 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Specifications

Number of keys : 72
Switch type: Mechanical / Optical Switch
Battery: 4000mAh
Working time: 3 – 5 weeks – depending on usage / 20 – 80 hours RGB lighting – varies with brightness and usage
Charging time: Around 3 hours
Charging port: USB Type-C
Mode: Bluetooth/Wired
Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K14
Operating Environment: -10 to 50°C
Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

K14 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard Overview

Caps Lock indicator
Charging port
Charging indicator
Win/Android Mac/i0S (OS Toggle Switch)
BT OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch)

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location	Function	Status
Battery indicator	Charging	Low battery – Blinking Red

Charging – Static Red
Fully charged – Static Green
Bluetooth indicator| Bluetooth| Pairing – Slow Blinking
Paired – Light Off
Switching – Fast Blinking

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION: CHARGING

Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator: When the battery is below 15%, a red battery blinking indicator will be triggered. A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 3 hours, a green battery indicator will appear.
*The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 2A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron K14 can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode. ” This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 2A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

BLUETOOTH/WIRED MODE (TOGGLE SWITCH) WIRED MODE

Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).
Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
Backlit will be turned on. *Under Wired Mode, the keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

BLUETOOTH MODE

Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option.
Backlit will be turned on.
Hold “Fn1+Q” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing.
Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron K14” on your device and connect it (the Bluetooth indicator goes off after successful pairing).

Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via combination key “fnl” + “Q” / “fn 1 ” + “w” / “fn1” + “E”. Simply short press combination keys “fnl” + “W”/ “fnl” 4- “E” to switch. Follow the above procedures to connect with other devices. *The Bluetooth indicator will continue to flash for 3 minutes. **Slow or failed connections may exist due to different Bluetooth versions, please make sure all the settings are correct.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES
Short press combination key “fn1” + “Q” / “fnl” + “W” / “fn1” + “E” to switch to other device.

Reconnect:

Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard (the keyboard will connect to the last connected device by default).
The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 3 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device.
If the Bluetooth indicator is off, press any button to enter the connection again.

The keyboard must have been paired with the device to perform this function.

Turn off the Keyboard
Switch to “Off”
BATTERY SAVER
Under Bluetooth mode, the keyboard backlight turns off when it is inactive for 10 minutes. Tap any button to wake the keyboard. If want to disable this auto battery save mode, press fn1+5+0 for 4 seconds. Then if want to enter this power save mode again, press fn1+S+0 for 4 seconds.
BACKUT SETTING

Short press to switch between different types of lighting effects.
When backlit is on, press button to switch among them. Short press fn1 and “left arrow” or fnl and “right arrow” to adjust light colors. (For RGB version only)

OS SWITCH

MAC/iOS
Turn the switch to Mac/iOS when you are connected to a Mac or iOS operating system.
WINDOWS/ANDROID
Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android operating system.
When using the Windows/Android mode, keys are used for “Windows° and “Alt” functions.
INPUT METHOD SWITCH
For iOS:
Input method switch: Ctrl + Space Caps Lock: Caps (Enable General>Keyboards>Hardware Keyboard>Caps Lock Language Switch)
For Android: Input method switch: Shift + Space
NOTE: Functions of a certain multimedia key may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of Windows/Android OS. We also recommend not to switch OS frequently as it may impact keyboard operations.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unable to pair the keyboard to the device, confirm that the device you’re trying to pair with is Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again.
Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates—a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.
Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (Windows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile).
Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect
My keyboard isn’t working.
For the keyboard: Turn the keyboard off and back on. Turn Bluetooth off and restart the computer. (Windows) For the device: Go to Bluetooth settings and tum off Bluetooth and “forget” the keyboard. Restart the device and turn on Bluetooth to reconnect.
Bluetooth connection Is Interrupted even within 10 meters.
Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the Bluetooth signal.
Third party input taken is not compatible with the keyboard.
Due to compatibility, versions. brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS. functions of third-party input tools may be affected while using the keyboard. Please make sure your operating system and drivers are up to date.
Certain fn keys or multimedia keys do not work under Windows/Android mode.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility. versions. brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS.
Safety Precaution: Keep the product, accessories, and packaging parts out of reach of children to prevent any accidents and choking hazards. Always keep the product dry to avoid corrosion. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures below -10°C (5°F) or above 50°C (131°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard and battery.

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