Royal Kludge RK61 Keyboard Controls

02 March 2026

Largely borrowed from https://github.com/vinzpauloo/royal-kludge-cheat-sheet

Modified based on my own findings. I use this keyboard as an emergency backup quite often.

Regular Functions

Function Combination
Switch to Windows keyboard mode Fn + A
Switch to Mac keyboard mode Fn + S
Lock Win-key Fn + Win
Switch to device 1 Fn + Q
Switch to device 2 Fn + W
Switch to device 3 Fn + E
Directional Key Toggle Fn + :Enter:

NOTE: To begin Bluetooth pairing, hold down the device key for 3-5 seconds e.g. Fn + Q

RGB Functions

Function Combination
Switch lighting patterns Fn + \
Increase light brightness Fn + ]
Decrease light brightness Fn + [
Increase light changing speed Fn + '
Decrease light changing speed Fn + ;
Change RGB Color Fn + .

States

Pressing Fn + LCtrl cycles the keyboard between three different states. There are no indicators to show which state you are currently in.

State Description
State 1 Basic keyboard functions and numbers take precedence
State 2 Function keys and alternate functions take precedence
State 3 Function keys take precedence over numbers

Additional Notes by vinzpaoloo

When I am connected via cable I get a different result for the F? keys. I am getting media control, brightness and stuff when I am press the Fn+F? key combination. This only happen on cable connection.

Function Combination
Reduce brightness Fn + F1
Increase brightness Fn + F2
Previous Track Fn + F7
Pause/Play media Fn + F8
Next Track Fn + F9
Mute/Unmute sound Fn + F0
Decrease Volume Fn + F11
Increase Volume Fn + F12