Keychron K8 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard User Guide

: August 7, 2024
: Keychron

Table of Contents

Keychron K8 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Fully Assembled Version
Barebone Version
Warranty
KB MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:
OS TOGGLE SWITCH
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Keychron K8 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron
KS Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard
1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x IXPE Foam
1x PET Film
1x EPDM Foam
1x Bottom Case PET Film
1x Silicone Bottom Pad
5 Sets x Stabilizers
1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot)
1 Set x Switches

Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Cable

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver
1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Tools
1x Keycap & Switch Puller
1x Screwdriver
1x Hex Key (Aluminum-Frame Version only)*

Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Case
1x PCB
1x Steel Plate
1x Sound Absorbing Foam
1x IXPE Foam
1x PET Film
1x EPDM Foam
1x Bottom Case PET Film
1x Silicone Bottom Pad
5 Sets x Stabilizers

Cable
1x Type-A to Type-C Cable

Receiver
1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver
1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Tools
1x Keycap & Switch Puller
1x Screwdriver
1x Hex Key (Aluminum-Frame Version only)*

QUICK START GUIDE
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.

Connect 2.4GHz Receiver Connect 2.4GHz Receiver
Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode Note: For the best wireless experience, we recommend using the extension adapter for receiver and putting the 2.4GHz receiver somewhere on your desk close to your keyboard for a low rate of latency and fewer signal interferences.
Connect Bluetooth
Connect Cable
Switch To The Right System
Please make sure the system toggle on the top left corner has been switched to the same system as your computer’s operating system.
The Backlight
Adjust The Backlight Brightness
The Keychron Launcher App
Please visit launcher.keychron.com to access the Keychron online launcher app. This app enables users to remap keys, adjust key actuation points, assign multiple commands to a single key, enter game controller mode, and more.
If it cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach
our support to get instruction.
‘The online launcher App can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet.
‘The online launcher App only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.
The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer O and layer 1 are for the Mac system. The layer 2 and layer 3 are for the Windows system.
If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then the layer O will be activated.
If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then the layer 2 will be activated. Remember that if you are using it in Windows mode, please make changes to the layer 2 instead of the top layer (the layer 0). This is a common mistake people are making.
Factory Reset & Firmware Update
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? Factory reset your keyboard
Power on your keyboard.
Press and hold In + J + Z (for 4 seconds). The keyboard backlight will flash in red quickly for 3 seconds, indicating that the keyboard has been reset.
Flash your keyboard firmware
Visit launcher.keychron.com to open the online Launcher web app.
Ensure the keyboard is in Cable or Wired mode and plug in the power cable.
Find the ‘Firmware Update’ tab on the left side of the Launcher and connect your keyboard with it.
Follow the instructions on the Launcher and complete the firmware update.
*Step-by-step guide, search the keyword “firmware” on keychron.com.

Warranty

The keyboard is highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt. If anything goes wrong with any of the keyboard components of keyboard during the warranty period, we will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard.

KB MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Number of keys: 87
Switch type: Mechanical
Battery: 4000mAh
Charging time: Around 5 hours
Charging port: Type-C
Mode: Bluetooth / Wired / 2.4GHz
Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)
Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K8 Max

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location	Function	Status
	Low Power – Red Light Blinking
Power Indicator	Charging	Charging – Static Red
	Full charged – Static Green
	Reconnecting – Fast Blinking
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Indicator	Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz	Paired – Light **_off

Pairing – Slow Blinking
_**
Caps Lock Indicator| Caps Lock| Enable Caps Lock – Static Blue Disable Caps Lock – Light Off

KB MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Power Indicator
Bluetooth / 2.4G Indicator
Caps Lock Indicator
T ype-C Port
Win/Android Mac/iOS(OS Toggle)
2.4G I Cable / BT (Connection Mode Toggle)

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:
LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac.

LAYER 1 : This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/M0(1) key. ****
LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.
LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn/M0(3) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description

Ser-|

Screen Brightness Decrease

Ser+

|

Screen Brightness Increase

Bright-

|

Backlight Decrease

Bright+

|

Backllght Increase

Prvs

|

Play/Pause

|

Mute

Vol-

|

Volume Decrease

Vol+

|

Volume Increase

RGB Toggle|

Turn Backlight on/off

RGBMd+

| RGB Mode Next
RGBMd-| RGB Mode Previous
---|---
Hue+| Hue Increase
Hue-| Hue Decrease
RGB SPI| RGB Speed Increase
RGBSPD| RGB Speed Decrease
M0(1)| Layer 1 will be activated

when holding this key

M0(3)| Layer 3 will be activated

when holding this key

BTH1| Bluetooth Host 1
BTH2|

Bluetooth Host 2

TH3| Bluetooth Host 3
2.4G| 2.4GHz Host
Batt| Battery life

Key Description

NKRO

|

N-key rollover

Task|

Task View

File

|

File Explorer

MCtl

|

Mission Control

LPad

| Launch Pad

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:

CHARGING

Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Power Indicator:
A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 5 hours, a green power indicator will appear.
*The KB Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a SV 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The KB Max can be charged in 2.4GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode.
This product supports up to SV charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.
2.4GHz I CABLE/ BLUETOOTH MODE (MODE TOGGLE)
2.4GHZMODE**

Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to your device’s USB Port.
Switch the toggle to the 2.4GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.

BWETOOTH MODE

Switch the toggle to the Bluetooth option.
Backlighting will be turned on.
Hold “fn+l” 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 KS Max” 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 key combination “fn” + “1” I “fn” + “2” I “fn” + “3”.
*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 key combination “fn” + “1” I “fn” + “2” I “fn” + “3” to switch to other device.

RECONNECT:

Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard.
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.

WIRED MODE

Switch the toggle to the Cable option .
Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard.
Backlighting will be turned on.

*Under Wired Mode, keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

TURN OFF THE KEYBOARD
Switch the keyboard to the Cable option and unplug the power cable.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

Short press key combination “fn” + “tab” to turn the backlight on/off.
Short press key combination “fn” + “Q” or “fn” + “A” to switch between different types of lighting effects.

OS TOGGLE SWITCH

MAC/iOS
Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is 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 , 00 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 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 keyboard to 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 a 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 in Bluetooth mode.

For the computer/smartphone:
Go to your device Bluetooth settings>Select the keyboard and remove/delete/unpair it.
Then restart your device.
For the keyboard:
Turn the keyboard off and back on. Then reconnect it to your device.

My keyboard isn’t working in 2.4 GHz mode.
Ensure the toggle is set to 2.4 GHz, remove the receiver from your device, and press “fn” + “4” for 4 seconds to force pair, then reinsert the receiver into the device, keeping the keyboard within 20 cm of the receiver for optimal pairing.
Wireless connection is interrupted even within 10 meters.
Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can iinterfere with the wireless signal.
Third-party input tools are 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 multimedia keys or function keys do not work.
Functions of certain multimedia keys may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of devices.

Safety Precaution:
Keep the product, accessories and packaging parts out of the 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(14° F) or above 50°C(122° F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.
Keychron, Inc.