New Magic Keyboard User. Do I need to turn off the keyboard when not in use?

[jaybar]

Hi

Just got an Apple Magic Keyboard. Is it advisable to turn it off all the time, when not in use or can it remain on?

Thanks

 

[Branskins]

Hi

Just got an Apple Magic Keyboard. Is it advisable to turn it off all the time, when not in use or can it remain on?

Thanks

It should go to sleep when not being used. I wouldn't worry about turning it off and on.

And if you need to charge it if it does die, just plug it in

I will not be turning mine off and on

 

[jaybar]

Same for the new Magic Mouse 2?

 

[Branskins]

Same for the new Magic Mouse 2?

Hmm I wouldn't. But if that battery dies it can't be used while charging. Though 2 minutes of charge should be enough to use it.

To be fair, I always turned my Magic Mouse off and on. I've never done this with my keyboard and Magic Trackpad...though they don't have an on/off button to do so.

It just seems annoying to turn 2/3 devices off and on every time. Your bound to forget...so I would just keep them on all of the time unless your noticing severe battery drain.

The devices should be smart enough to hibernate when not in use but I don't have enough experience with the new ones to know 100%

 

[cambookpro]

I leave my mouse and keyboard on all the time and have noticed no adverse affects. I usually change the batteries once a month-ish.