Bluetooth Pairing Issue with My Keyboard – Was Working, Now Won't Connect
Hey everyone,
I’m having an issue with my Bluetooth keyboard. I actually used it successfully earlier today, everything worked fine. But now, even though the keyboard still shows up in the Bluetooth devices list, I can’t get it to connect anymore.
It was already paired and working, so I’m not sure what changed. Has anyone experienced something similar or has tips on how to fix this?
Thanks in advance!
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Hello! This sounds like a common Bluetooth bonding issue with ZMK firmware. Since your keyboard was working and now isn't connecting, the bond between your keyboard and device might be out of sync.
ZMK uses "profiles" to manage connections. When a bond is cleared on one side (your device or keyboard) but not the other, it can prevent reconnection.
Here's what to try:
1. Clear the bond on your keyboard: Press the
&bt BT_CLR key on your keyboard. You can find this key on your keymap. If you're using our default firmware, check the firmware page for your keyboard model (Corne Wireless Firmware: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/firmware or Lily58 Wireless Firmware: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/lily58-wireless/firmware) to locate it.
2. Clear the bond on your device: Go to your device's Bluetooth settings, find your keyboard in the list, and "forget" or "remove" it.
3. Re-pair: After clearing the bond on both sides, try pairing your keyboard to your device again.
If you have multiple profiles set up, you might also try switching to a different profile using &bt BT_SEL <profile number> (e.g., BT_SEL 0 for the first profile) and attempting to pair there.
Ensure your keyboard is powered on and your device supports at least BLE 4.2.
For more detailed troubleshooting, you can refer to our documentation on Keyboard Won't Pair: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/troubleshooting/keyboard-wont-pair
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If you're not familiar, ZMK is a wireless-focused firmware, and it powers our Corne Wireless.
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unfortunatly ist still doesnt work, my laptop is using bt 5.3, pairing to a mobile device works and both halfs seem to be connected as typing on the rigth half changes the wpm shown on the nice!view
unfortunatly ist still doesnt work, my laptop is using bt 5.3, pairing to a mobile device works and both halfs seem to be connected as typing on the rigth half changes the wpm shown on the nice!view
Thanks for the update. The fact that it pairs with your mobile device and both halves are communicating (WPM on nice!view) is very helpful. This strongly suggests the issue is with your laptop, not the keyboard itself.
Since your laptop has BT 5.3, the hardware should be compatible. The most common culprits in this scenario are:
1. Outdated or corrupted Bluetooth drivers on your laptop. Try updating your laptop's Bluetooth drivers directly from the manufacturer's website.
2. Issues with your laptop's internal Bluetooth hardware. To test this, you could try using an external USB Bluetooth dongle.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, please reply or tag me for further assistance!
the internal hardware works with othjer devices
Thanks for clarifying that your laptop's Bluetooth works with other devices. This confirms the issue is specific to the bond between your keyboard and this particular laptop.
Even though you've cleared the bond on the active profile, sometimes residual bond information can persist, or the laptop might have been previously bonded to a different ZMK profile.
Let's try a more comprehensive bond reset:
1. On your keyboard: Cycle through all five ZMK profiles (using
&bt BT_SEL 0, BT_SEL 1, etc., or BT_NXT/BT_PRV) and press &bt BT_CLR on each profile. This ensures all potential bonds on the keyboard side are erased.
2. On your laptop: After clearing all profiles on the keyboard, restart your laptop. This can help clear any lingering cached Bluetooth data.
3. Re-pair: Once your laptop has restarted, try pairing your keyboard again. Ensure you're on an active ZMK profile (e.g., BT_SEL 0) before attempting to pair.
The goal is to ensure both the keyboard and laptop have absolutely no memory of their previous connection before attempting a fresh pair.
If this still doesn't work, please let me know!still doesnt work
Given your keyboard pairs successfully with a mobile device and its halves communicate, the keyboard itself is functioning correctly. The persistent issue with your laptop points to a specific interaction problem with its Bluetooth, even if it works with other devices.
Here are the next steps:
1. Thorough Driver Reinstallation: Completely uninstall your laptop's Bluetooth drivers (e.g., via Device Manager) and then reinstall them, ideally from your laptop manufacturer's website. This can clear corrupted files.
2. External Bluetooth Adapter: This is the most definitive test. If an inexpensive USB Bluetooth dongle works, it confirms the issue is with your laptop's internal Bluetooth hardware/drivers.
3. Re-flash Keyboard Firmware: As a last resort for the keyboard, re-flash the latest firmware for your model (Corne Wireless Firmware: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/corne-wireless/firmware or Lily58 Wireless Firmware: https://docs.typeractive.xyz/build-guides/lily58-wireless/firmware). This ensures the freshest ZMK build.
Please let me know if any of these steps help, or if you have an external adapter to test with!
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If you're not familiar, ZMK is a wireless-focused firmware, and it powers our Corne Wireless.
problem geloesst
That's fantastic news! I'm glad to hear the problem is resolved.
If you have any more questions or need further assistance down the line, don't hesitate to ask!