Wireless keyboard has a delay when you type
Wireless keyboard lag is caused by interference from WiFi or other wireless devices, or the keyboard batteries are dying. Check the battery level first. If it's low, replace the batteries. If the battery is good, move away from WiFi routers or move the keyboard closer to your computer.
Your wireless keyboard sends signals through the air to your computer. When other wireless devices are nearby, they interfere with those signals and create delays. Low batteries, WiFi interference, or the keyboard being too far away are common causes. Replacing batteries, moving away from WiFi, or getting closer to your computer fixes it.
- ✓Have replacement batteries ready if your keyboard uses AA or AAA batteries
- ✓Keep your keyboard within 3 feet of your computer during troubleshooting
- ✓Know the location of your WiFi router
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the keyboard is broken when it's just the battery that needs replacing
- Putting the WiFi router right next to the keyboard
- Not realizing that many wireless devices at once can cause interference
- Moving the keyboard further away instead of closer when lag happens
Signs you need professional help
- If you've replaced the batteries, moved away from WiFi, and the keyboard is close to your computer but the lag is still there, give us a call and we'll check if the keyboard is broken.
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