V10 Max - Keyboard Keychron - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Brand	Keychron
Model	V10 Max
Layout	75%
Switch Type	Mechanical (Hot-swappable)
Connectivity	2.4GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C Wired
Battery	Rechargeable lithium battery, 5V 1A
Charging Time	Approximately 5 hours
Keycap Material	PBT Double-shot
Number of Keys	84 (75% layout)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	386.7 mm x 141.3/157.8 mm x 28.7 mm (with keycaps)
Angle Adjustment	3.5°, 6.7°, 9.3°
Operating Systems	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Backlight	RGB (multiple effects)
VIA Support	Yes (online remapping software)
Bluetooth Pairing	Up to 3 devices
Receiver	2.4GHz (Type-A and Type-C included)
Accessories	Type-C cable, Type-A adapter, extension adapter, keycap puller, switch puller, screwdriver, hex key
Warranty	1 year (parts replacement)

Frequently Asked Questions - V10 Max Keychron

How do I connect the keyboard via Bluetooth?

Switch the mode toggle to Bluetooth. Press fn+1 for 4 seconds to enter pairing mode. Search for "Keychron V10 Max" on your device and connect.

How do I switch between paired Bluetooth devices?

Short press fn+1, fn+2, or fn+3 to switch to the corresponding device.

Can I use the keyboard while charging?

Yes, the keyboard can be used in 2.4GHz, Cable, or Bluetooth mode while charging.

How do I change the RGB lighting effect?

Press fn+Q to cycle through lighting effects. Use fn+W and fn+S to adjust brightness.

Does the keyboard support VIA software?

Yes. Visit usevia.app in Chrome, Edge, or Opera to remap keys. The keyboard must be connected via cable for VIA to work.

How do I factory reset the keyboard?

Press and hold fn+J+Z for 4 seconds. Alternatively, use the reset button on the PCB near the space bar.

Why is my keyboard not connecting in 2.4GHz mode?

Ensure the receiver is properly connected and the keyboard is switched to 2.4GHz mode. For best performance, use the extension adapter and place the receiver close to the keyboard.

Can I replace the switches and keycaps?

Yes, the keyboard is hot-swappable. Use the included puller to remove switches and keycaps. Compatible with most MX-style switches.

How do I clean the keyboard?

Unplug the keyboard and use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquids. Remove keycaps and use compressed air for debris. Keep away from extreme temperatures and moisture.

What is the difference between Layer 0 and Layer 2?

Layer 0 is for macOS, Layer 2 is for Windows. The system toggle on the keyboard switches between them. Customize layers via VIA software.

USER MANUAL V10 Max Keychron

Fully Assembled Version

Keyboard

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard

Including

1x Case

1x PCB

1x PC Plate

1x PET Film

1x Case Foam

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

5 Sets x Stabilizers

1 Set x Keycaps (PBT Double-shot)

1 Set x Switches

Cable

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable

1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Receiver

1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver

1x Type-C 2.4GHz Receiver

Tools

1x Keycap & Switch Puller

1x Screwdriver

1x Hex Key

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Barebone Version

Keyboard Kit

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches)

Including

1x Case

1x PCB

1x PC Plate

1x PET Film

1x Case Foam

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

5 Sets x Stabilizers

Cable

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable

1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

1x Extension Adapter For Receiver

Receiver

1x Type-A 2.4GHz Receiver

1x Type-C 2.4GHz Receiver

Tools

1x Keycap & Switch Puller

1x Screwdriver

1x Hex Key

graph TD
    A["Room 1"] --> B["Room 2"]
    B --> C["Room 3"]
    C --> D["Room 4"]
    D --> E["Room 5"]
    E --> F["Room 6"]
    F --> G["Room 7"]
    G --> H["Room 8"]
    H --> I["Room 9"]
    I --> J["Room 10"]
    J --> K["Room 11"]
    K --> L["Room 12"]
    L --> M["Room 13"]
    M --> N["Room 14"]
    N --> O["Room 15"]
    O --> P["Room 16"]
    P --> Q["Room 17"]
    Q --> R["Room 18"]
    R --> S["Room 19"]
    S --> T["Room 20"]
    T --> U["Room 21"]
    U --> V["Room 22"]
    V --> W["Room 23"]
    W --> X["Room 24"]
    X --> Y["Room 25"]
    Y --> Z["Room 26"]
    Z --> AA["Room 27"]
    AA --> AB["Room 28"]
    AB --> AC["Room 29"]
    AC --> AD["Room 30"]

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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

1 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.

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2 Connect 2.4GHz Receiver

Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to the device USB port.

Switch toggle to 2.4GHz mode

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.

3 Connect Bluetooth

4 Connect Cable

5 The VIA Key Remapping Software

Please visit usevia.app to use the online VIA software to remap the keys. If the VIA cannot recognize your keyboard, please reach our support to get the instruction.

*The online VIA software can only run on the latest version of Chrome, Edge, and Opera browsers yet. *VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.

6 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.

7 The Backlight

Press fn + Q to change the lighting effect Press fn + tab to turn the backlight on/off

8 Adjust The Backlight Brightness

Press fn + W to increase the backlight brightness Press fn + S to decrease the backlight brightness

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.

Factory Reset

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

1. Download the right firmware and QMK Toolbox from our website.
2. Unplug the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.
3. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.
4. Hold the reset key first, then plug the power cable into the keyboard. Release the reset key after 2 seconds, and the keyboard will now enter DFU mode.
5. Flash the firmware with the QMK Toolbox.
6. Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z (for 4 seconds).
   *Step by step guide can be found on our website.

V10 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications
Layout	75%
Switch type	Mechanical
Width	141.3/157.8 mm
Length	386.7 mm
Front height	18.7 mm (without keycaps)28.7 mm (with keycaps installed)
Back height	27.2 mm (without keycaps)38.5 mm (with keycaps installed)
Keyboard feet height	3 mm
Angle	3.5 / 6.7 / 9.3 degree

V10 MAX WIRELESS MECHANICAL KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Windows

① Bluetooth Indicator

② 2.4G Indicator

③ G/Cable/BT (Mode Toggle)

④ Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle)

⑤ Type-C Port

⑥ Power Indicator

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 Mac and press the fn/MO(1) key.

LAYER 2: This layer will be activated when your keyboard's system toggle is switched to Windows.

LWin = Left Windows LAIt = Left Alt RAlt = Right Alt

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

KEY DESCRIPTION

Key Description		Key Description		Key Description
Scr-	Screen Brightness Decrease	RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next	2.4G	2.4GHz Host
Scr+	Screen Brightness Increase	RGBMd-	RGB Mode Previous	Batt	Battery life
Bright-	Backlight Decrease	Hue+	Hue Increase	NKRO	N-key rollover
Bright+	Backlight Increase	Hue-	Hue Decrease
Prvs	Previous	RGB SPI	RGB Speed Increase
Play	Play/Pause	RGB SPD	RGB Speed Decrease
Next	Next	MO(1)	Layer 1 will be activated when holding this key
Mute	Mute	MO(3)	Layer 3 will be activated when holding this key
Vol-	Volume Decrease	BTH1	Bluetooth Host 1
Vol+	Volume Increase	BTH2	Bluetooth Host 2
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off	BTH3	Bluetooth Host 3

LED STATUS OVERVIEW

LED Location Function Status
Power Indicator	Charging	Charging - Static RedFully charged - Static GreenLow power - Slow blinking
Bluetooth / 2.4GHzIndicator	Bluetooth / 2.4GHz	Reconnecting - Fast BlinkingPaired - Light offPairing - Slow Blinking
Caps Lock Indicator	Caps Lock	Enable Caps Lock - Static WhiteDisable Caps Lock - Light Off

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; Charging is completed in about 5 hours, a green battery indicator will appear. If the power is low, the red light will blink.

*The V10 Max keyboard is compatible with all USB ports. Please use a 5V 1A adapter or USB 3.0 for the best performance. The V10 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 SWITCH)

2.4GHZ MODE

1. Connect the 2.4GHz receiver to your device's USB / Type-C Port.
2. Switch the toggle switch to the 2.4GHz option. The keyboard will automatically connect to your device.

*Press the key combination "fn" + "4" to enter the forced pairing mode. During this period, it is recommended that the keyboard be within 20cm of the receiver.

BLUETOOTH MODE

1. Switch the toggle switch 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).
4. Search for the Bluetooth device "Keychron V10 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.

SWITCH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

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.

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.

Switch the keyboard to the Cable option and unplug the power cable.

BACKLIGHT SETTING

• Short press key combination "fn" + "tab" to turn the backlight on/off.
• Short press key combination "fn" + "Q" / "fn" + "A" to switch between different types of lighting effects.

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 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.

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/macOS, functionalities 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:	F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 / F5 / F6 / F7 / F8 / F9 / F10 / F11 / F12

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^(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]

@keychron

@keychron

@keychronMK

Designed by Keychron

Made in China

Keychron

Line drawings of various electronic components including a keychain, screwdriver, and battery pack (no text or symbols)

套件版本

键盘

1x 键盘本体（不包含键帽、轴体）

包含

1x 外壳

1x PCB

1x PC定位板

1x PET垫

1x 底壳泡棉

1x 吸音泡棉

5套PCB卫星轴

线材

1x Type-C to Type-C 接口线材

1x Type-A to Type-C 转接头

1x 接收器延长器

接收器

1xType-A 2.4GHz 接收器

1xType-C 2.4GHz 接收器

工具

1x 拔轴键器

1x 十字螺丝刀

1x 内六角螺丝刀

graph TD
    A["Room 1"] --> B["Room 2"]
    B --> C["Room 3"]
    C --> D["Room 4"]
    D --> E["Room 5"]
    E --> F["Room 6"]
    F --> G["Room 7"]
    G --> H["Room 8"]
    H --> I["Room 9"]
    I --> J["Room 10"]
    J --> K["Room 11"]
    K --> L["Room 12"]
    L --> M["Room 13"]
    M --> N["Room 14"]
    N --> O["Room 15"]
    O --> P["Room 16"]
    P --> Q["Room 17"]
    Q --> R["Room 18"]
    R --> S["Room 19"]
    S --> T["Room 20"]
    T --> U["Room 21"]
    U --> V["Room 22"]
    V --> W["Room 23"]
    W --> X["Room 24"]
    X --> Y["Room 25"]
    Y --> Z["Room 26"]
    Z --> AA["Room 27"]
    AA --> AB["Room 28"]
    AB --> AC["Room 29"]
    AC --> AD["Room 30"]
    AD --> AE["Room 31"]
    AE --> AF["Room 32"]
    AF --> AG["Room 33"]
    AG --> AH["Room 34"]
    AH --> AI["Room 35"]
    AI --> AJ["Room 36"]
    AJ --> AK["Room 37"]
    AK --> AL["Room 38"]
    AL --> AM["Room 39"]
    AM --> AN["Room 40"]
    AN --> AO["Room 41"]
    AO --> AP["Room 42"]
    AP --> AQ["Room 43"]
    AQ --> AR["Room 44"]
    AR --> AS["Room 45"]
    AS --> AT["Room 46"]
    AT --> AU["Room 47"]
    AU --> AV["Room 48"]
    AV --> AW["Room 49"]
    AW --> AX["Room 50"]

Line drawings of various screwdriver tools including a keychain, screwdriver, and battery pack (no text or symbols)

快速入门指南

2、连接2.4GHz接收器

Simple line drawing of a laptop connected to a file with an arrow indicating data transfer (no text or symbols present)

把开关拨到2.4GHz模式

$$ G = 2. 4 \mathrm{GHz} $$

Diagram of a computer keyboard layout showing multiple keys and keys without any text or labels

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Keyboard 1"]
    B --> C["Keyboard 2"]
    C --> D["Keyboard 3"]
    D --> E["Keyboard 4"]
    E --> F["Keyboard 5"]
    F --> G["Keyboard 6"]
    G --> H["Keyboard 7"]
    H --> I["Keyboard 8"]
    I --> J["Keyboard 9"]
    J --> K["Keyboard 10"]
    K --> L["Keyboard 11"]
    L --> M["Keyboard 12"]
    M --> N["Keyboard 13"]
    N --> O["Keyboard 14"]
    O --> P["Keyboard 15"]
    P --> Q["Keyboard 16"]
    Q --> R["Keyboard 17"]
    R --> S["Keyboard 18"]
    S --> T["Keyboard 19"]
    T --> U["Keyboard 20"]
    U --> V["Keyboard 21"]
    V --> W["Keyboard 22"]
    W --> X["Keyboard 23"]
    X --> Y["Keyboard 24"]
    Y --> Z["Keyboard 25"]

9、保修

如果键盘出现了故障，不知道怎么办？

① 蓝牙指示灯
② 2.4G指示灯
③ G/Cable/BT（连接模式切换）
④ Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS 切换)
⑤ Type-C 充电口
⑥ 电源指示灯

按键布局

LWin = Left Windows LAIt = 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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中国制造

中国区总代：渴创技术（深圳）有限公司