Get started with your Flow Keyboard for Windows®

Welcome to your Flow Keyboard

We’ve completely reimagined the keyboard to keep your ideas flowing. The Flow Keyboard uses a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth® technology to connect wirelessly–wherever you work. This guide shows you how to use your Flow Keyboard, including pairing, setting up your workspace, and recharging the battery.

Designed to move

We know there is no one size fits all. That’s why the Flow Keyboard is designed to move with you throughout the day. Your workspace should be designed around you. So position your Flow Keyboard wherever it feels most comfortable. Need to adjust? No problem. The split design allows you to open the shoulders. Rotate the keyboard to keep the wrists happy. Work is dynamic and now your tools are too.

What you need

• Bluetooth-enabled computer with Windows 11 or later

Connect your Flow Keyboard

The NUIO keyboard is easy to set up. Just turn on the power, then simply pair it to your Windows computer using the bluetooth menu of the device you would like to connect with.

Follow these steps:

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned “on” from the Windows computer you want to connect with.
2. Connect keyboard to your Windows computer by switching NUIO keyboard ON and to the desired channel position, 1, 2 or 3 using the On/Off Switch (so green is visible).
3. Go to the Start Menu > Settings > Bluetooth & Devices, then press the "Add Device" button. In the "Add Device" menu, choose Bluetooth. You will see the NUIO Keyboard listed as “NUIO Flow Keyboard 1”, “NUIO Flow Keyboard 2” or “NUIO Flow Keyboard 3” – the number corresponds to the selected channel position of the On/Off power switch.
4. If your NUIO Keyboard does not appear in the Bluetooth menu, press the Bluetooth Key on your NUIO Flow Keyboard (right side) for 4 seconds. This will force the Flow Keyboard into “pairing” mode. You should now see the NUIO Flow Keyboard in the Bluetooth menu.
5. Connect your keyboard by clicking on “NUIO Flow Keyboard” in the Windows Bluetooth menu.
   Your NUIO Flow Keyboard is now connected.
   

For more information on pairing a Bluetooth device with Windows, please visit the Microsoft support website.

Remap Modifier Keys

Since NUIO keyboards have a Mac-first key layout, you may want to remap some keys to align with Windows functionality.

Command (⌘) -> Alt

Option (⌥) -> Windows (Start)

How to Remap Keys Using Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft provides a free utility called PowerToys that allows you to remap keys easily.

1) Download and Install PowerToys:

Go to PowerToys GitHub (https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases) and download the latest version.

• Install PowerToys on your Windows 11 computer.

2) Open Keyboard Manager in PowerToys:

• Launch PowerToys from the Start menu.
• Select Input/Output to open the menu
• Click on Keyboard Manager from the left menu.
• Click Remap a key.

3) Remap the Modifier Keys:

• Click + Add a remapping.
• Under Physical Key, select Left Command (⌘) and map it to Alt.
• Under Physical Key, select Left Option (⌥) and map it to Windows (Start).
• Under Physical Key, select Right Command (⌘) and map it to Alt.
• Under Physical Key, select Right Option (⌥) and map it to Windows (Start).
• Click OK and Apply to save your changes.

Use the function keys

Use the function keys at the top of the keyboard to perform shortcuts for these common functions:

Backlighting

Your Flow Keyboard features key and legend backlighting that allows you to work in low to no light environments. The backlight is controlled with the (F3/F4) keys. Use the (F4) key to turn on the backlight or increase it’s brightness. Use the (F3) key to decrease the brightness or turn off the backlight.

Recharge the battery

To recharge the battery, use the USB-C Cable that came with your keyboard. Plug the end with 2 USB-C ports into each half of your Flow Keyboard, and the single USB-C end into a USB-C port on your Windows or a certified USB-C power supply that supplies voltage at a minimum of 5V and 1.5 amps. The Keyboard Indicator light on the back of the keyboard will flash green to indicate that it is charging.

To check the battery status and levels, choose Start menu > Settings, then click Bluetooth. The battery status is shown in under the Flow Keyboard device and it displays connection status and the lowest battery level of the two batteries on the Flow Keyboard.

Waking from Sleep

You must press keys on both the right and left keyboards to wake the Flow Keyboard from sleep. To decrease the time to wake, press a key on the right side of the keyboard first, then press a key on the left side.

Remove pairing

1. Choose Start menu > Settings, then click Bluetooth and Devices.
2. Click the existing pairing in the “Mouse, keyboard and pen” section. Press the Remove Device button.

Clean your Flow Keyboard

To clean the outside of your keyboard, use a lint-free cloth. Don’t get moisture in any openings. Don’t use solvents, aerosol sprays, or abrasives to clean the keyboard.

Troubleshooting

If you are having issues connecting your Flow Keyboard or if the left keyboard doesn't seem to connect, have a look at our troubleshooting page for solutions.

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Use care when magnets come together

Our products use magnets to aid with positioning and alignment. Because magnets can attract to each other, and other objects – please use care when handling them. Please be aware of the potential pinching hazard that can occur when two magnets come into close proximity or make contact. Magnets possess attractive forces that can cause them to snap together suddenly, creating a pinching effect that may result in injury to fingers, skin, or other objects caught in between. Store them apart or attach to the Deskpad when not in use. Keep them away from children and do not use them for any other purpose than they were designed for - as a positioning tool for NUIO products.

Also, please review our note about possible magnetic interference with medical devices here.

FCC regulation statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Need more help?

Please reach out to us through our contact page or by email at support@hellonuio.com.