B0D622HS7S K8 Max TKL Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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Product Specifications:
- Brand: Keychron
- Model: K8 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
- Wireless Connectivity: 2.4GHz Receiver, Bluetooth
- Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Keycaps: PBT Double-shot
- Switches: Included in the set
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Setup and Connection:
Connect 2.4GHz Receiver:
– Plug the 2.4GHz receiver into your device’s USB port.
Connect Bluetooth:
– Toggle the switch to Bluetooth mode and press fn + 1 to pair with
a device named Keychron K8 Max.
Connect Cable:
– Use the Type-A to Type-C cable for wired connection if
needed.
2. System Settings:
Switch To The Right System:
– Ensure the system toggle on the keyboard matches your computer’s
operating system (Win/Mac).
3. Backlight Controls:
Adjust Lighting Effect:
– Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect and fn + tab to toggle
the backlight on/off.
Adjust Brightness:
– Use fn + W to increase brightness and fn + S to decrease it.
Adjust Speed:
– Press fn + T to increase the effect speed and fn + G to decrease
it.
4. Keychron Launcher App:
Remap Keys and Customize:
– Visit launcher.keychron.com to remap keys, create macros, or
flash firmware using the online Launcher web app.
Note: The online Launcher requires a wired
connection to the computer and is compatible with Chrome, Edge, and
Opera browsers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Where can I find additional resources for
customization?
A: Additional files and guides for further customization can be
found at this
link.
Q: How do I switch between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes?
A: Toggle the switch on the keyboard to select between 2.4GHz
and Bluetooth modes. For Bluetooth pairing, press fn + 1 for 4
seconds.
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K8 Max Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
How to Remap Your QMK Enabled K Max Series Keyboard on macOS, Windows, Linux: https://www.keychron.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-launche r-to-program-your-keyboard
Source Code, download link will be available on the product page of our official website if the code is up on Github, you can then search “source code” to find it.
More files for further customization: https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-k8-max-user-g uide
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)*
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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)*
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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.
Mac / Windows
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1 Connect 2.4GHz Receiver
Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to the device USB port.
Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode
Type-C Cable
2.4GHz Receiver
Extension Adapter For Receiver
2 Connect Bluetooth
G / Cable / BT
G = 2.4GHz
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.
Switch toggle to Bluetooth
Press fn + 1 (for 4 seconds) and pair with device named Keychron K8 Max.
G / Cable / BT
fn + 1 5
3 Connect Cable
4 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.
Win Mac
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Switch toggle to Cable
G / Cable / BT
5 The Backlight
Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect
Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off
fn + Q
6 Adjust The Backlight Brightness
Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness
fn + tab Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness
fn + W
fn + S 7
7 Adjust The Backlight Speed
Press fn + T to increase the light effect speed
Press fn + G to decrease the light effect speed
fn + T
8 The Keychron Launcher App
Please visit launcher.keychron.com to use the online Launcher web app to remap the keys, create macro commands, or flash the firmware. If the Launcher cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instructions.
fn + G
* The online Launcher can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers. * The Launcher only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.
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9 The Layers
There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard. The layer 0 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 0 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.
10 Factory Reset & Firmware Update
fn + J + Z
Troubleshooting? Don’t know what’s going on with the keyboard? Factory reset your keyboard 1. Power on your keyboard. 2. Press and hold fn + 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 1. Visit launcher.keychron.com to open the online Launcher web app. 2. Ensure the keyboard is in Cable or Wired mode and plug in the power cable. 3. Find the ‘Firmware Update’ tab on the left side of the Launcher and connect
your keyboard with it. 4. Follow the instructions on the Launcher and complete the firmware update. *Step-by-step guide, search the keyword “firmware” on keychron.com.
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11 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.
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K8 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 Location Power Indicator
Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Indicator Caps Lock Indicator
Function Charging Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz Caps Lock
Status
Low Power – Red Light Blinking Charging – Static Red Full charged – Static Green
Reconnecting – Fast Blinking Paired – Light off Pairing – Slow Blinking
Enable Caps Lock – Static Blue Disable Caps Lock – Light Off
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K8 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW
Mac
Windows 12
Power Indicator Bluetooth / 2.4G Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Type-C Port Win/Android Mac/iOS(OS Toggle) 2.4G / 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.
Scr-
Scr+
MCtl
LPad
Brght- Brght+ Prvs
Play
Next
Mute
Vol-
Vol+
SShot
Siri RGBMd
Left Shift
Left Ctrl
LOpt
LCmd
Space
Right Shift
RCmd
ROpt
MO(1)
RCtl
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LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
BTH1 BTH2 BTH2 2.4G
RGB Toggle RGBMd+ Brght+ Hue+ Sat+
RGB SPI
RGBMd- Brght- Hue-
Sat-
RGB SPD
Batt NKRO
F9
F10
F11
F12
RGBTg
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LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
Print Cortan RGBMd
Left Shift
Left Ctrl
LWin
LAlt
Space
Right Shift
RAlt
RWin
MO(3)
RCtl
LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin=Right Windows RCtl = Right Ctrl
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LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
Print Cortan RGBMd
Left Shift
Left Ctrl
LWin
LAlt
Space
Right Shift
RAlt
RWin
MO(3)
RCtl
LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt RWin=Right Windows RCtl = Right Ctrl
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KEY DESCRIPTION
Key Description
Key Description
Key Description
Scr-
Screen Brightness Decrease RGBMd-
RGB Mode Previous
NKRO
N-key rollover
Scr+
Screen Brightness Increase Hue+
Hue Increase
Task
Task View
Bright-
Backlight Decrease
Hue-
Hue Decrease
File
File Explorer
Bright+
Backlight Increase
RGB SPI
RGB Speed Increase
MCtl
Mission Control
Prvs Play Next Mute
Previous Play/Pause Next Mute
RGB SPD MO(1) MO(3) BTH1
RGB Speed Decrease
Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Bluetooth Host 1
LPad
LaunchPad
Vol-
Volume Decrease
BTH2
Bluetooth Host 2
Vol+
Volume Increase
BTH3
Bluetooth Host 3
RGB Toggle Turn Backlight on/off
RGBMd+
RGB Mode Next
2.4G Batt
2.4GHz Host Battery life
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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 K8 Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The K8 Max can be charged in 2.4GHz/Cable/Bluetooth mode. **This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.
2.4GHZ / CABLE / BLUETOOTH MODE (MODE TOGGLE) 2.4GHZ MODE 1. Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to your device’s USB Port. 2. Switch the toggle to the 2.4GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.
1. Switch the toggle to the Bluetooth option. 2. Backlighting will be turned on. 3. Hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast
flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing).
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4. Search for the Bluetooth device “Keychron K8 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” / “fn” + “2” / “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.
Short press key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3” to switch to other device.
RECONNECT: 1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard. 2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 3 seconds and automatically pairs with the last paired device. 3. 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.
1. Switch the toggle to the Cable option . 2. Connect our cable with your PC and keyboard. 3. 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.
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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 1 — MAC/iOS Switch the toggle to Mac/iOS when the keyboard is connected to a Mac or iOS operating system. 2 — WINDOWS/ANDROID
3 — INPUT METHOD SWITCH
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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.
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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 interfere 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. *Multimedia keys:
Function keys:
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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.
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Documents / Resources
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