3. Target-Specific Keyboard
KeyMod sends keystrokes that adapt to the target computer's operating system and keyboard layout. Configuring these settings correctly ensures the right keys arrive on the target.
Keyboard Layouts
KeyMod supports different physical keyboard layouts to correctly map scancodes to the target:
| Layout | Notes |
|---|---|
| QWERTY US | Default |
| QWERTY UK | British layout |
| QWERTZ German | German layout |
| AZERTY French | French layout |
| AZERTY Belgian | Belgian layout |
| QWERTY Danish | Danish layout |
| QWERTY Spanish | Spanish layout |
| QWERTY Swedish | Swedish layout |
| Japanese | JIS layout |
Set your layout via Settings > Keyboard Layout to ensure keys are sent correctly to the target.
Wrong Keyboard Layout Symptoms
| Symptom | Likely Cause |
|---|---|
@ and " swapped |
UK vs US layout mismatch |
Y and Z swapped |
QWERTY vs QWERTZ mismatch |
A and Q swapped |
QWERTY vs AZERTY mismatch |
¥ key not working |
Japanese layout not selected |
Target OS Mapping
Set the target OS to match the target computer's key conventions. This affects shortcut labels, Unicode input methods, and modifier key mapping.
| Target | Key Mapping |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt, Ctrl, Win key behavior |
| Mac | Cmd, Option key behavior |
| Linux | Super, Meta key behavior |
Change the target OS by tapping the OS icon in the header bar (Android) or using the segmented picker in the sidebar (iOS).
Unicode Characters
Non-ASCII characters (Chinese, Japanese, emoji) require OS-specific input methods:
| OS | Method |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt+NumPad hexadecimal Unicode input |
| Linux | Ctrl+Shift+U followed by hex code |
| macOS | Option+hex input |
If Unicode characters appear incorrectly, verify the Target OS is set correctly.
Next Steps
- ← Keyboard & Mouse — Typing, modifiers, touchpad, and text input
- Shortcut Hub → — Profile-based keyboard shortcuts