The Modern Keyboard from Microsoft is the successor to the Surface Keyboard. It looks much identical to the latter. The differences that can be readily discerned include, a new fingerprint reader and the ability to use a cable for a wired connection instead of wireless. In today’s post, we will look at the process of how to pair the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID on Windows 11/10.
Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID requires Windows 11/10, and a PC that supports Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth LE, or Bluetooth Smart. Before pairing the keyboard, make sure that Windows is updated to the latest version. For your information, Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID installer isn’t compatible with Windows ARM-based PCs, such as Surface Pro X.
Pair Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID
The option of using Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID as either a wireless/wired interface gives connection options, making it more appealing to commercial audiences. Microsoft optimized the Bluetooth pairing experience, enabling automatic pairing when you connect the cable at first OOBE (Out of Box Experience).
Using the in-box USB cable, you can pair the accessory Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID to your Windows PC.
Follow the steps below to pair your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with a Fingerprint ID.
1] Connect the in-box USB cable to your Surface or Windows device and your keyboard.
This is also how you charge Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID. You may need to charge the keyboard at first use. While charging, the white LED above the up arrow key will blink. When fully charged, the white LED will be solid. When your batteries are low and need to be charged, a red LED will blink.
2] Turn on your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID by sliding the power switch to on.
3] On your Surface or Windows PC, tap the pop-out toast notification message in your screen’s bottom right corner.
The keyboard driver will then download/install and automatically pair Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID to your Surface or Windows PC. If you miss the toast notification message or cannot tap on it, turn the keyboard off and on to restart the pairing process.
Note: To install the Fingerprint ID driver, your Surface or Windows PC needs to be connected to Wi-Fi or ethernet before pairing. If you are unable to set up the keyboard while connected to the internet, you can manually install the Fingerprint ID driver.
After your accessory is set up, you can use it with or without the USB cable connected to your Surface or Windows PC.
4] To set up your Fingerprint ID for Windows Hello, Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID doesn’t need to be connected to your Surface or Windows PC using the in-box USB cable.
I hope you find this guide useful.
