KEYCHRON Q1 PRO KNOB (01) PDF MANUAL

Keyboard:

1x Fully Assembled Keyboard, Including:

1x Aluminum Case

1x PCB

1x PC Plate

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

1x Case Foam

14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)

4 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

Tools:

1x Switch Puller

1x Keycap Puller

1x Screwdriver

1x Hex Key

Keyboard Kit:

1x Keyboard Kit (Without Keycaps & Switches), Including:

1x Aluminum Case

1x PCB

1x PC Plate

1x Sound Absorbing Foam

1x Case Foam

14x Gaskets (10 Installed and 4 in the Box)

4 sets x Stabilizers

Cable:

1x Type-C to Type-C Cable

1x Type-A to Type-C Adapter

Tools:

1x Switch Puller

1x Keycap Puller

1x Screwdriver

1x Hex Key

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:

1. Locate the Windows-specific keycaps (usually Alt and Windows keys).

2. Use the included keycap puller to gently remove the default Mac keycaps (option, command).

3. Align the Windows keycaps with the corresponding switches and press down firmly to install them.

4. Ensure the OS toggle switch on the back of the keyboard is set to Windows/Android.

1. Switch the toggle on the back of the keyboard to the Bluetooth setting.

2. Press and hold the fn + 1 keys for 4 seconds. The Bluetooth indicator will flash rapidly for 3 minutes to signal pairing mode.

3. On your computer or device, search for Bluetooth devices.

4. Select the device named “Keychron Q1 Pro” and connect to it.

5. The Bluetooth indicator light will turn off once pairing is successful.

Note: This keyboard supports pairing up to 3 devices simultaneously via key combination “fn” + “1” / “fn” + “2” / “fn” + “3”. Short press these combinations to switch between paired devices.

1. Switch the toggle on the back of the keyboard to the Cable setting.

2. Connect the USB cable to the keyboard’s USB Type-C port.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s USB port (use the adapter if necessary).

4. The keyboard will be ready to use, and the backlighting will turn on.

*Under Wired Mode, the keyboard will not enter into Battery Saver Mode.

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 Keychron support for instructions. (VIA only works when the keyboard is connected by wire to the computer.)

There are four layers of key settings on the keyboard:

Layer 0 and Layer 1 are for the Mac system.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 are for the Windows system.

If your system toggle is switched to Mac, then layer 0 will be activated by default. Layer 1 is accessed by pressing the fn/MO(1) key.

If your system toggle is switched to Windows, then layer 2 will be activated by default. Layer 3 is accessed by pressing the fn/MO(3) key.

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) when using VIA software. This is a common mistake people make.

Change Lighting Effect: Press fn + Q.

Turn Backlight On/Off: Press fn + tab.

Increase Backlight Brightness: Press fn + W.

Decrease Backlight Brightness: Press fn + S.

Increase Light Effect Speed: Press fn + T.

Decrease Light Effect Speed: Press fn + G.

When backlighting is on, press the dedicated backlight key (often depicted with a lightbulb icon, location may vary based on specific layout/layer) to switch among different lighting effects.

If you encounter issues, follow these steps for a factory reset:

1. Plug in the power cable and switch the keyboard to Cable mode.

2. Factory reset the keyboard by pressing fn + J + Z simultaneously for 4 seconds.

3. (Optional, for firmware flashing) Download the correct firmware and QMK Toolbox from the Keychron website.

4. (Optional) Switch the keyboard to OFF mode and remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the PCB.

5. (Optional) Hold the reset button on the PCB first, then switch the keyboard toggle to Cable mode. Release the reset key, and the keyboard will enter DFU mode.

6. (Optional) Flash the firmware using the QMK Toolbox.

7. Factory reset the keyboard again by pressing fn + J + Z for 4 seconds.

* A step-by-step guide can be found on the Keychron website.

Number of keys: 81

Switch type: Mechanical

Battery: 4000mAh

Bluetooth working time (RGB): Up to 100 hours (Lowest brightness)

Charging time: Around 5 hours

Charging port: USB Type-C

Mode: Bluetooth / Wired

Bluetooth operating distance: Within 10 meters (open space)

Name of Bluetooth device: Keychron Q1 Pro

Operating environment: -10 to 50°C

Technical specifications can be subjected to change without notice.

1. Bluetooth indicator: Shows Bluetooth status (pairing, connected).

2. BT OFF Cable (Mode Toggle Switch): Switches between Bluetooth, Off, and Wired modes.

3. Win/Android Mac/iOS (OS Toggle Switch): Switches the keyboard layout and function keys between Windows/Android and Mac/iOS compatibility modes.

4. Charging port: USB Type-C port for charging and wired connection.

Layer 0 is activated when the keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Mac. The top row includes multimedia controls like Screen Brightness (Scr-, Scr+), Mission Control, Launchpad, Brightness (Brght-, Brght+), Media Controls (Prvs, Play, Next, Mute), and Volume (Vol-, Vol+). Standard QWERTY layout applies, with Mac-specific modifier keys: Left Control, Left Option, Left Command, Right Command, Right Control (RCtl), and MO(1) which likely activates Layer 1 when held.

Layer 1 is activated when the system toggle is switched to Mac and the fn/MO(1) key is pressed. The top row typically corresponds to F1-F12 keys. Other keys activate functions like Bluetooth device switching (BTH1, BTH2, BTH3), RGB controls (Toggle, Mode+, Brightness+, Hue+, Sat+, SPI), and further RGB adjustments (Mode-, Brightness-, Hue-, Sat-, SPD). Many standard keys show a downward arrow (▽), indicating they might revert to their Layer 0 function or have no specific Layer 1 function assigned by default.

Layer 2 is activated when the keyboard’s system toggle is switched to Windows. The top row defaults to F1-F12 keys. Standard QWERTY layout applies, with Windows-specific modifier keys: Left Control, Left Windows (LWin), Left Alt (LAlt), Right Alt (RAlt), Right Control (RCtl), and MO(3) which likely activates Layer 3 when held.

LWin = Left Windows

LAlt = Left Alt

RAlt = Right Alt

RCtl = Right Ctrl

Layer 3 is activated when the system toggle is switched to Windows and the fn/MO(3) key is pressed. The top row includes functions like Scr-, Scr+, Task View, File Explorer, Brightness controls (Brght-, Brght+), Media Controls (Prvs, Play, Next, Mute), and Volume (Vol-, Vol+). Other keys activate functions like Bluetooth device switching (BTH1, BTH2, BTH3), RGB controls (Toggle, Mode+, Brightness+, Hue+, Sat+, SPI), and further RGB adjustments (Mode-, Brightness-, Hue-, Sat-, SPD). Many standard keys show a downward arrow (▽), indicating they might revert to their Layer 2 function or have no specific Layer 3 function assigned by default.

Key Description	Function	Key Description	Function
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 (Note: Layer 2 is typically default for Windows mode)
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 (Note: Layer 4 default function not explicitly defined in provided layers)
Vol+	Volume Increase	BTH1	Bluetooth Host 1 (Used with fn for pairing/switching)
RGB Toggle	Turn Backlight on/off	BTH2	Bluetooth Host 2 (Used with fn for pairing/switching)
RGBMd+	RGB Mode Next	BTH3	Bluetooth Host 3 (Used with fn for pairing/switching)

LED Location	Function	Status
Battery indicator	Charging	Charging – Static Red Fully charged – Static Green
Bluetooth indicator	Bluetooth	Pairing – Slow Blinking Paired – Light Off Switching – Fast Blinking

Plug the cable into a USB port and plug the other end into the keyboard port. Charging Indicator: 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 Q1 Pro can be charged in Bluetooth/on/off mode.

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

Use the Mode Toggle Switch on the back of the keyboard:

Wired Mode:

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

2. Connect the cable to your PC and keyboard.

3. Backlighting will be turned on.

Bluetooth Mode:

1. Switch the toggle switch to the Bluetooth option.

2. Backlighting will be turned on.

3. If pairing for the first time, hold “fn+1” key for 4 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing (Bluetooth indicator fast flashes for 3 minutes). Search for “Keychron Q1 Pro” on your device and connect.

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 previously to perform this function.

Switch the Mode Toggle Switch on the back of the keyboard to the OFF option.

Use the OS Toggle Switch on the back of the keyboard:

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, the keys marked with Windows logo (or ‘Win’) and ‘Alt’ are used for “Windows” and “Alt” functions respectively.

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. It’s also recommended not to switch OS frequently as it may impact keyboard operations.

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

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.

Check if the keyboard is resting on a metal surface that can interfere with the Bluetooth signal. Move it off the metal surface if necessary.

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.

Functions of certain multimedia keys or function keys (F1-F12) may be disabled due to compatibility, versions, brands, and drivers of connected devices or operating systems. Ensure your system and drivers are current.

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 (5°F) or above 50°C (131°F) to preserve the lifespan of the keyboard.