
Keychron V1 Max

The V1 Max is a compact 75% Layout QMK mechanical keyboard upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, featuring a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its gasket mount design, sound absorbing foam, and more take your typing experience to a new level, delivering heightened levels of comfort and productivity.
Switch Layouts Between macOS & Windows
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 Max comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.


Specs
Keychron V1 Max

The V1 Max is a compact 75% Layout QMK mechanical keyboard upgraded with a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, featuring a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its gasket mount design, sound absorbing foam, and more take your typing experience to a new level, delivering heightened levels of comfort and productivity.

Support macOS, Windows and Linux
Switch Layouts Between macOS & Windows
Built with the Mac users’ experience in mind while still retaining compatibility for Windows devices, the Keychron V1 Max comes with a system toggle and an additional set of customized keycaps for both Windows and macOS systems. You can now save two different layouts on the keyboard, one for each system.
Bluetooth Connection Steps
- Slide the toggle switch to the Bluetooth position.
- Hold Fn + 1 until the Bluetooth indicator flashes repeatedly.
- Enable Bluetooth on your device, search for the keyboard, and connect.
Bluetooth connection video: see troubleshooting guide for details.
Bluetooth Not Connecting? Try These Steps:
- Factory reset the keyboard: Hold Fn + Z + J for 4 seconds.
- Power cycle all devices, including your computer and keyboard.
- Disable auto-sleep mode: Hold Fn + S + O for 4 seconds.
- Test the keyboard with other devices (phone, tablet, iPad, etc.). If it connects, the keyboard itself is working fine.
For Windows
- Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off the keyboard to save power" in power management under the device manager.
- Update the Bluetooth firmware If it's still possible for your keyboard to connect to your device: see troubleshooting guide for details.
- Reset the Bluetooth drivers on your PC.
For macOS
- Check Mac’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference: see troubleshooting guide for details.
- Try these troubleshooting tips: see troubleshooting guide for details.
- Update the Bluetooth firmware If it's still possible for your keyboard to connect to your device: see troubleshooting guide for details. (This step has to be performed on a Windows device.)
Can't Type After Waking Up Mac?
This issue is caused by Apple's FileVault, which prevents third-party Bluetooth keyboards from unlocking the login screen.
Solutions:
- Turn off FileVault to enable normal login.
- Use a wired connection to enter your password. Keychron keyboards support FileVault login in wired mode only.
If you experience input lag:
- Try to factory reset your keyboard by holding fn+ Z + J for 4 seconds.
- For wired mode, please replug the data cable or change another data cable/port on your device.
- For Bluetooth mode, check for interference from nearby Bluetooth devices, and try testing the connection with your smartphone.
- If you are a desktop user, ensure your motherboard’s Bluetooth antenna is installed. If your PC requires a Bluetooth adapter, please install one.

Specs
| Dimension | 328.5 x 148.7 mm / 12.93 x 5.85 Inch |
|---|---|
| Weight | 770 g ± 10 g / 1.7 lbs |
| Angle | 3.5° / 7.1° / 9.5° |
| Body Material | ABS Plastic |
| Plate Material | PC |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz (2.4 GHz and wired) / 90 Hz (Bluetooth mode) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh Rechargeable li-polymer battery |
| Compatible System | Windows/macOS/Linux |
| N-Key Rollover (NKRO) | Yes for both wireless and wired modes |
| Hot-swappable | Yes. Compatible with most of the 3 pin & 5 pin MX mechanical switches such as Gateron, Cherry MX, Kailh, etc. |
| Keycaps | Double-shot PBT keycaps, not shine-through, OSA Profile (OEM height, SA shape) |
| Switches | Gateron Jupiter |
| Backlight | South-facing RGB LED |
| Stabilizer | Screw-in PCB stabs |
| BT Working Time | Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness) |
| MCU | ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit STM32F402 (256KB Flash) |









































































