K11 Pro - Keyboard Keychron - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mechanical Keyboard
Model	K11 Pro
Brand	Keychron
Layout	65% Compact
Key Switch Type	Hot-swappable Gateron or Cherry MX (depending on variant)
Backlight	Per-key RGB LED
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C Wired
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 310 x 120 x 40 mm
Weight	Approx. 800 g (keyboard only)
Compatible Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Programmability	QMK/VIA compatible
Polling Rate	1000 Hz (wired), adjustable wireless
Number of Keys	68 keys
Included Accessories	USB-C cable, keycap puller, switch puller, manual
Maintenance	Clean with soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety	Keep away from water and extreme temperatures
Spare Parts Availability	Keycaps, switches, USB-C cable available online
Warranty	1 year limited manufacturer warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - K11 Pro Keychron

How do I pair the K11 Pro via Bluetooth?

Slide the switch to Bluetooth mode (BT). Press and hold Fn+1 for 4 seconds to enter pairing mode. The LED will flash rapidly. Select 'Keychron K11 Pro' from your device's Bluetooth list.

Can I use the keyboard while charging?

Yes, the K11 Pro supports USB-C pass-through charging, allowing you to type while the battery is charging.

How do I customize the RGB lighting?

Press Fn+Q to cycle through preset lighting effects. For more customization, use the VIA software (via keyboards.app) to remap keys and adjust lighting.

What switches come with the K11 Pro?

The K11 Pro is available with Gateron or Cherry MX switches (depending on variant). It supports hot-swapping, so you can replace switches without soldering.

Is the keyboard compatible with macOS?

Yes, the K11 Pro supports both Windows and macOS. Use the switch on the side to toggle between operating system layouts.

How long does the battery last?

With the 4000 mAh battery, the K11 Pro lasts up to 80 hours (without backlight) or 40 hours with moderate RGB usage.

Can I use QMK firmware with the K11 Pro?

Yes, the K11 Pro is QMK-compatible. You can flash custom firmware via the USB-C port using QMK Toolbox.

What do I do if the keyboard is not responding?

First, try a hard reset: disconnect the USB cable, remove the battery (if possible), wait 10 seconds, then reconnect. If using Bluetooth, forget the device and re-pair.

How do I clean the keyboard?

Unplug the keyboard and use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. For deeper cleaning, remove keycaps with the included puller and use compressed air.

Where can I find spare parts like keycaps?

Spare parts can be purchased from the Keychron official website or authorized retailers. Standard MX-compatible keycaps also fit.

USER MANUAL K11 Pro Keychron

K11 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard

IN THE BOX:

Keychron K11 Pro Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard x 1 Type-C Cable x 1

Manual x 1

Quick Start Guide x 1

Extra Keycaps Set x 1

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

graph TD
    A["esc"] --> B["#3"]
    C["@2"] --> D["#4"]
    E["#5"] --> F["%6"]
    G["tab"] --> H["W"]
    I["Q"] --> J["E"]
    K["caps lock"] --> L["S"]
    M["A"] --> N["D"]
    O["shift"] --> P["X"]
    Q["Z"] --> R["C"]
    S["ctrl"] --> T["option"]
    U["alt"] --> V["fn1"]
    W["&7"] --> X["8"]
    Y["Y"] --> Z["U"]
    AA["K"] --> AB["L"]
    AC["B"] --> AD["N"]
    AE["fn2"] --> AF["?"]
    AG["alt"] --> AH["<"]
    AI["+ ="] --> AJ["backspace"]
    AK["Del"] --> AL["enter"]
    AM["home"] --> AN["shift"]

1 Connect Bluetooth

2 Connect Cable

3 The VIA Key Remapping Software

Please visit caniusevia.com to download the latest VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA software cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach out to our support to get the instruction. (VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.)

4 The Layers

There are five layers of key settings on the keyboard.

The layer 0 is for the Mac system.

The layer 1 is for the Windows system.

The layer 2 is for the Mac Multimedia keys.

The layer 3 is for the Windows Multimedia keys.

The layer 4 is for the Function keys.

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 1 will be activated.

5 Multimedia Key and Function Key

Multimedia keys Function keys

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 / F5 / F6 / F7 / F8 / F9 / F10 / F11 / F12

In order to get Multimedia Key, you need to press fn1 and

Key.

In order to get Function Key, you need to press fn2 and

Key.

6 The Backlight

Press fn1 + A to change the lighting effect Press fn1 + caps lock to turn the backlight on/off

graph TD
    A["Left Keyframe"] --> B["Left Keyframe"]
    C["Right Keyframe"] --> D["Right Keyframe"]
    E["Central Keyframe"] --> F["Center Point"]
    G["Arrow to Center"] --> H["Arrow to Right"]

7 Adjust The Backlight Brightness

Press fn1 + S to increase the backlight brightness Press fn1 + X to decrease the backlight brightness

graph TD
    A["Keyboard Layout"] --> B["Output Button"]
    C["Keyboard Layout"] --> D["Output Button"]
    E["Keyboard Layout"] --> F["Output Button"]
    G["Keyboard Layout"] --> H["Output Button"]
    I["Keyboard Layout"] --> J["Output Button"]
    K["Keyboard Layout"] --> L["Output Button"]
    M["Keyboard Layout"] --> N["Output Button"]
    O["Keyboard Layout"] --> P["Output Button"]
    Q["Keyboard Layout"] --> R["Output Button"]
    S["Keyboard Layout"] --> T["Output Button"]
    U["Keyboard Layout"] --> V["Output Button"]
    W["Keyboard Layout"] --> X["Output Button"]
    Y["Keyboard Layout"] --> Z["Output Button"]

8 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.

9 Watch The Building Tutorial On Our Website

If you are building the keyboard for the first time, we highly recommend you watch the building tutorial video on our website first, then start building the keyboard yourself.

10 Factory Reset

Troubleshooting? Don't know what's going on with the keyboard?

① Plug in the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
② Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
③ Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
④ Switch the keyboard to OFF mode and remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
⑤ Hold the reset key first, then switch the keyboard to Cable mode. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
⑥ Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
⑦ Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn2 + J + Z (for 4 seconds).

* Step by step guide can be found on our website.

K11 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Number of keys: 68

Switch type: Mechanical

Battery: 2000mAh

Charging time: Around 3 hours

Charging port: USB Type-C

Mode: Bluetooth / Wired

Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)

Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron K11 Pro

Operating environment: -10 to 50°C

Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

K11 PRO BLUETOOTH MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

① Bluetooth Indicator
② Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch)
③ BT OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch)
④ Charging Port

DEFAULT KEY LAYOUT:

LAYER 0: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac.

LAYER 1: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Mac and press the fn1/MO(2) key.

LAYER 3: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows and press the fn1/MO(3) key.

LAYER 4: This layer will be activated when you press the fn2/MO(4) key.

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description		Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	Hue+	Hue Increase
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	Hue-	Hue Decrease
Bright+	Backlight Increase	RGB SPI	RGB Speed Increase
Prvs	Previous	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease
Play	Play/Pause	MO(1)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
Next	Next	MO(2)	Layer 2 will be activated when holding this key
Mute	Mute	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol-	Volume Decrease	MO(4)	Layer 4 will be activated when holding this key
Vol+	Volume Increase	BTH1	Bluetooth Host 1
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off	BTH2	Bluetooth Host 2
	RGB Mode NextRGBMd+	BTH3	Bluetooth Host 3

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location Function Status
Battery indicator	Charging	Low battery - Blinking RedCharging - Static RedFully charged - Static Green
Bluetooth indicator	Bluetooth	Pairing - Slow BlinkingPaired - Light OffSwitching - Fast Blinking

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION: CHARGING

Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator: When battery is below 15%, a red battery blinking indicator will be triggered. A red light will stay on while charging; Fully charged in around 3 hours, a green battery indicator will appear.

*The Keychron keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The Keychron K11 Pro can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.

**This product supports up to 5V charging voltage and 1A charging current. We are not responsible for any problems caused by improper charging.

BLUETOOTH / WIRED MODE (MODE TOGGLE SWITCH)

WIRED MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Cable option (it only works when a USB cable is plugged in).

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.

BLUETOOTH MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.

2. Backlighting will be turned on.

3. Hold "fn1+Q" key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (the Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes to detect pairing).

4. Search for the Bluetooth device "Keychron K11 Pro" 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 "fn1" + "Q" / "fn1" + "W" / "fn1" + "E".

*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.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

Short press key combination "fn1" + "Q" / "fn1" + "W" / "fn1" + "E" to switch to other device.

RECONNECT:

1. Switch the keyboard to the Bluetooth option to activate the keyboard.
2. The Bluetooth indicator flashes for 4 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.

Switch the keyboard to the OFF option.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

• Short press key combination "fn1" + "caps lock" to turn the backlight on/off.
• Short press key combination "fn1" + "A" / "fn1" + "Z" 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

Switch the toggle to Windows/Android when the keyboard is connected to a Windows or Android operating system.

*When using the Windows/Android mode, | ■ | * keys are used for "Windows" and "Alt" functions.

3 - INPUT METHOD SWITCH

For iOS:

Input method switch: Ctrl + Space

Caps Lock: Caps (Enable General>Keyboards>Hardware Keyboard>Caps Lock Language Switch)

For Android:

Input method switch: Shift + Space

NOTE: Functions of certain multimedia key may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands and drivers of Windows/Android OS. We also recommend not to switch OS frequently as it may impact keyboard operations.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unable to pair keyboard to device, confirm that the device you're trying to pair with is Bluetooth-capable. If so, restart the device and try pairing it with the keyboard again.

Note: On a Windows computer, a new Bluetooth connection will sometimes require additional software updates—a process that may still be ongoing after a message appears indicating a successful completion. Wait at least 20 minutes after pairing to make sure all updates are completed before restarting the computer.

Confirm that the device is configured to accept Bluetooth connections (Windows) and supports an external keyboard (HID profile).

Go to Bluetooth Devices > Open Settings and select the following:

Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer

Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer

Alert me when a Bluetooth device wants to connect

My keyboard isn't working.

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.

Bluetooth connection is interrupted even within 10 meters.

Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the Bluetooth 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:

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^(5^) or above 50^(131^) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.

Keychron, Inc.

Dover, DE 19901, United States

Find us at:

https://www.keychron.com

[e-mail]

f @keychron

@keychron

@keychronMK

Designed by Keychron

Made in China

Keychron

K11 Pro 蓝牙机械键盘

旋钮版本

内容清单

Keychron K11 Pro 蓝牙机械键盘 x 1

USB线 x 1

拔键器 × 1

赠送键帽套装 x 1

说明书×1

快速上手指南×1

快速上手指南

graph TD
    A["Keyboard Layout"] --> B["Keyframe Key"]
    B --> C["Keyboard Layout"]
    C --> D["Keyframe Key"]
    D --> E["Keyboard Layout"]
    E --> F["Keyframe Key"]
    F --> G["Keyboard Layout"]
    G --> H["Keyframe Key"]
    H --> I["Keyboard Layout"]
    I --> J["Keyframe Key"]
    J --> K["Keyboard Layout"]
    K --> L["Keyframe Key"]
    L --> M["Keyboard Layout"]
    M --> N["Keyframe Key"]
    N --> O["Keyboard Layout"]
    O --> P["Keyframe Key"]
    P --> Q["Keyboard Layout"]
    Q --> R["Keyframe Key"]
    R --> S["Keyboard Layout"]

7 调整键盘背光亮度

graph TD
    A["Keyboard Left"] --> B["Keyboard Right"]
    B --> C["Keyboard Bottom"]
    D["Keyboard Left"] --> E["Keyboard Right"]
    E --> F["Keyboard Bottom"]
    G["Keyboard Left"] --> H["Keyboard Right"]
    H --> I["Keyboard Bottom"]
    J["Keyboard Left"] --> K["Keyboard Right"]
    K --> L["Keyboard Bottom"]
    M["Keyboard Left"] --> N["Keyboard Right"]
    N --> O["Keyboard Bottom"]
    P["Keyboard Left"] --> Q["Keyboard Right"]
    Q --> R["Keyboard Bottom"]
    S["Keyboard Left"] --> T["Keyboard Right"]
    T --> U["Keyboard Bottom"]
    V["Keyboard Left"] --> W["Keyboard Right"]
    W --> X["Keyboard Bottom"]
    Y["Keyboard Left"] --> Z["Keyboard Right"]
    Z --> AA["Keyboard Bottom"]

8 保修

Line drawing of a computer keyboard layout with no text or symbols

如果键盘出现了故障，不知道怎么办？

① 蓝牙指示灯
② Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS切换开关)
③ BT OFF Cable (连接模式切换开关)
④ 充电口

K11 PRO 键盘规格

按键：68键

轴：机械轴

电池：2000mAh

充电时间：3小时

充电端口：USB Type-C

模式：蓝牙/有线

蓝牙工作距离：最长10米（开放空间）

LWin = Left Windows LAlt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt

Dover, DE 19901, United States

https://www.keychron.com

通过以下方式与我们联系

[e-mail]

f@keychron

@keychron

@keychronMK

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