Keychron V Max, Q Max, K Max Series Bluetooth Firmware

Keychron V Max, Q Max, Q HE, K Max, New Versions of the K Series Bluetooth Firmware

The keyboard Bluetooth firmware can be used in all V Max, Q Max, Q HE, K Max, New Versions of the K Series keyboard versions (White backlight / RGB backlight / Barebone / ISO keyboards)

Note: If everything works fine with your keyboard. Please don’t update the bluetooth firmware. There is a chance it can damage your keyboard.
The New Versions of the K Series includes K1 Version 6, K3 Version 3.

Step 1: Download and open the update tool "Keychron Firmware Updater". (Windows only, the Mac version is still under development. )

Download the Keychron Firmware Updater (Windows)

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Step 2: Please download the correct firmware.

Download keyboard Bluetooth / 2.4G wireless firmware

*Firmware version 0.2.1 updated on November 19, 2024
-Fixed Bluetooth compatibility issues on macOS and improved the occasional input delay when the keyboard is in low-power mode.

Updated Records

*Firmware version 0.2.0 updated on July 9, 2024
-1. Added Gamepad/Xbox input mode support.
-2. Supports VIA or Launcher drivers in 2.4G wireless mode.
-3. Added AES128 encryption for wireless keyboard keys.
-4. Fixed Caps Lock LED delay in wireless mode.
-5. Fixed occasional key dropout in wireless mode.

Note: Items 1 and 2 are only available if both the keyboard QMK and Bluetooth firmware support them.

*Firmware version 0.1.15 updated on March 29, 2024
-Fixed swapped "power" and "sleep" key issue.

*Firmware version 0.1.14 updated on January 18, 2024
-Fixed issue that mouse function does not work properly in 2.4G mode

*Firmware version 0.1.13 updated on January 8, 2024
-Fixed sleep timer reset caused by num/caps/scroll lock event
-Fixed bluetooth name could sometimes not be set after factory reset

*Firmware version 0.1.12 updated on December 4, 2023
-Added support for dual receivers and fixed JIS additional keys not functioning

Note: New features have been added to the wireless firmware. To fully enjoy these enhancements, we recommend updating your receiver firmware to the latest version. Click here to update your receiver.

Step 3: Slide the mode toggle to Cable and connect your keyboard to a Windows PC, click on the 'Browse' button, select the firmware you have just downloaded, and then click on 'Device' to choose your keyboard model. Here we choose the keyboard Q6 Max.

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Step 4: Click on the 'Update' button to start flashing the firmware.

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Step 5: Update completed. You can click on the 'Get Version' button again and check to see if it is the latest version.

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* Step 6 (Optional)

1) If the issue persists in the Bluetooth mode after updating the firmware:

• Switch the keyboard toggle to Bluetooth mode.

• Factory reset the keyboard (hold "fn + J + Z" for 4 seconds).

• The keyboard will lose Bluetooth connection memory after resetting.
Please go to your device's Bluetooth settings > select the keyboard and remove/ delete/ unpair / forget it and re-pair the keyboard with your device. (Learn how to pair it on the User Manual or watch the video below.)

(2) If the issue persists in the 2.4G mode:

• Switch the keyboard toggle to the 2.4G mode.

• Perform forcing paring (hold fn + 4 for 4 seconds) and then plug in the receiver to your device. The keyboard should be connected to your device.