Not sure if it is possible - is there a way to make macOS Sierra beta change the input language as soon as an external keyboard is connected? I have a Macbook Pro Retina 13" with an US keyboard layout, but sometimes I connect an external USB keyboard from Apple that has a German keyboard layout. While it is not difficult to manually switch between the two input languages, is there a way to automate this?
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What OS are you actually using? If you're using the Sierra beta it's "macOS" not "MacOS", otherwise it's "OS X" for versions 10.8 ~ 10.11 and "Mac OS X" for 10.7 and earlier.– user3439894Aug 7, 2016 at 18:41
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Changed it to macOS. I'm running the Sierra beta right now.– snurdenAug 7, 2016 at 18:50
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Karabiner can be set up to activate a different keyboard layout only for an external keyboard. See
Different key-maps/bindings for in-built keyboard and Bluetooth keyboard
answered Aug 7, 2016 at 17:31
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The OP states "MacOS" without any other designator and if it's actually "macOS", then Karabiner does not work on macOS Sierra at the moment. Aug 7, 2016 at 18:40
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That is unfortunate, however, I think there should be support for macOS some time soon? Still interested if there are alternative solutions.– snurdenAug 7, 2016 at 18:51
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@snurden, While pqrs.org is probably testing Karabiner agains the macOS Sierra betas nonetheless I wouldn't necessarily expect a stable update until after the GM release of macOS Sierra. All one can do is to keep checking. :) Aug 7, 2016 at 19:00
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