Shortcuts and Compatibility

Optimized for XREAL AURA: Spatial Computing & Shortcut Guide

XREAL Keyboard is tailored specifically for spatial computing, bridging the efficiency of a physical keyboard with the expansive multi-window environment of XREAL AURA.

Core Spatial Workflow Advantages

• Mobile Spatial Workstation — Designed for an ergonomic dual-handed workflow: type with your left hand on the keyboard while driving spatial pointers and touch gestures with the Compute Puck in your right hand. In high-mobility settings such as high-speed trains, flights, cafes, or hotel rooms, pair it with XREAL AURA to deploy a multi-screen spatial office on demand.
• Intelligent Virtual Keyboard Suppression — Once XREAL Keyboard connects via Bluetooth, the floating on-screen virtual keyboard is automatically suppressed, freeing up 100% of your field of view and preventing virtual keys from obstructing your work documents.
• Gaze-Aligned Spatial IME — Input method candidate menus and spellcheck popups dynamically float near your active input window. You can type and review text naturally and immersively without constantly looking down or turning your head.

Top Function Key Switching

• Press Fn + Esc to toggle instantly between standard F1–F12 function keys and AURA spatial shortcuts / media controls. The Status indicator illuminates blue for 1 second to confirm the switch.

Cross-Platform Function Key Compatibility Table

The top row keys offer the following shortcut functions across supported devices and operating systems:

Key	Shortcut Function	XREAL AURA / Android	Windows	macOS	iOS / iPadOS
F1	Back	✅	❌	❌	❌
F2	Gemini	✅	❌	❌	❌
F3	Decrease Brightness (Brightness -)	✅	✅	✅	✅
F4	Increase Brightness (Brightness +)	✅	✅	✅	✅
F5	Recent Apps	✅	✅	✅	✅
F6	Recenter	✅	❌	❌	❌
F7	Quick Settings	✅	❌	❌	❌
F8	Screenshot	✅	❌	✅	✅
F9	Play / Pause	✅	✅	✅	✅
F10	Mute	✅	✅	✅	✅
F11	Decrease Volume (Volume -)	✅	✅	✅	✅
F12	Increase Volume (Volume +)	✅	✅	✅	✅
Meta + /	Shortcut Helper	✅	❌	❌	❌
Meta	App Launcher	✅	✅	❌	❌

When switched to standard F-key mode via Fn + Esc, keys F1–F12 transmit standard function key inputs (e.g., refresh, rename, etc.).

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Multi-Device Switching & System Compatibility

Seamless Switching Between 3 Bluetooth Channels

XREAL Keyboard pairs with up to 3 devices simultaneously and switches seamlessly:

• Fn + Q — Switch to Bluetooth Channel 1
• Fn + W — Switch to Bluetooth Channel 2
• Fn + E — Switch to Bluetooth Channel 3

After pressing a channel shortcut, the Status indicator illuminates blue for 1 second, and the keyboard automatically reconnects to the paired device on that channel.

Intelligent Cross-Platform System Detection

XREAL Keyboard features automatic operating system detection. When connected to a device, it identifies the host platform (Android XR / Android, Windows, macOS, iOS / iPadOS) and adapts modifier key mappings and shortcut behaviors automatically—eliminating the need for manual system mode toggles.

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