
Text entry is possible using Harmony Smart Keyboard or the Harmony app. Media Keys such as play, pause and fast forward do not control Netflix. Netflixĭirection Pad Navigation will navigate Netflix. QuickTime When paused, allows you to move a frame forward or backward using the direction left and right arrows. To Fast-Forward or Rewind Hold down the Fast Forward or Rewind button. Media keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, FastForward and Rewind commands work. Mac Media Playerĭirection Pad Navigation will navigate QuickTime. Media keys such as Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-Forward and Rewind commands work.

Mac Media Centerĭirection Pad Navigation will navigate iTunes. Listed below are some popular Mac apps and ways to control them using Harmony. Harmony Smart Keyboard can act as a fully functional Mac keyboard, many apps will also allow you to use the Harmony app for control functions. Select the Activities tab on the left and click Add Activity. Sign into the MyHarmony desktop software and select your remote from the gallery.

Select Add Computer, click the Apple Mac radio button, then Add. Select the Devices tab, followed by Add device. Adding Mac to your Harmony setup: Sign into the MyHarmony desktop software and select your remote from the gallery. If you do want Touch ID, however, your only choice is Apple’s $149 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac - Solar Recharging, Mac-Friendly Keyboard, 2.4GHz Wireless - Silver 4.0 out of 5 stars 4,187 $55.89 $ 55. It’s a good alternative to Apple’s keyboards if you don’t need Touch ID.

The MX Keys Mini for Mac costs about the same as Apple’s Magic Keyboard without Touch ID, but you might prefer the way Logitech’s keyboard feels. You’ll need to install the Logitech Options software on your computers, Windows or Mac. If you want to use the keyboard with up to three computers, the MX Keys Mini for Mac has support Logitech Flow. Logitech states that the keyboard can go ten days with the backlighting on without needing a charge, but I often would go 14 to 18 days. The keyboard wirelessly connects to your Mac via Bluetooth and has a USB-C port for charging. To use any of those keys as Function keys, all you have to do is hold down the Fn key. And the F9 key is a mute button that works on your mic during videoconferences. The F7 key opens the emoji window so you can insert an emoji character into your writing. The F6 key also can be used to activate dictation so you can use talk-to-text. The MX Keys Mini for Mac does have three keys you won’t find on Apple’s keyboards.
