how to make keyboard light up when typing

Lincoln Brook 0 Reputation points
2026-08-21T04:23:34.99+00:00

I don't know how to make my keyboard light up when I start typing

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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  1. DaveM121 919.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-21T05:05:56.57+00:00

    The keyboard lights are not controlled by Widows, that is always controlled by the laptop or keyboard manufacturer, I need to check your hardware.

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    Has the keyboard backlight on your keyboard ever worked previously?

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    Click your Start Button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting System Information window

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  2. AI answer

    2026-08-21T04:23:47.1866667+00:00

    If the keyboard supports backlighting, Windows can automatically adjust it based on room lighting on compatible devices.

    Try this:

    1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Keyboard.
    2. Turn on Change keyboard brightness automatically when lighting changes.

    This automatic keyboard brightness setting is supported on these Surface devices:

    • Surface Pro 8
    • Surface Pro 9 with Intel
    • Surface Pro 10 for Business
    • Surface Pro 10 with 5G for Business
    • Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition)
    • Surface Pro (12th Edition)
    • Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
    • Surface Laptop 6 for Business
    • Surface Laptop (7th Edition)
    • Surface Laptop for Business (7th Edition)
    • Surface Laptop 5G for Business (7th Edition)
    • Surface Laptop (8th Edition)
    • Surface Laptop for Business 13-inch (Intel)
    • Surface Laptop Studio 2

    If that setting is not shown, the device may not support automatic keyboard backlight changes.

    For Surface keyboards, the Surface app can also be used to customize keyboard settings: open Start, type surface, open the app, select the keyboard, then choose Customize keyboard.

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