6-Key Macro Pad with Knob: Wired RGB vs Wireless, Windows Setup and Onboard Memory
Can you program all six keys and the knob?
Yes. The SikaiCase 6-Key + 1-Knob mini keypad supports programmable keyboard shortcuts, text strings, supported mouse actions and multimedia controls. The knob can be mapped separately for clockwise rotation, counterclockwise rotation and pressing. The behavior of each shortcut depends on the target application and operating system.
Which version should you buy?
Wired / No RGB uses a USB-C cable without illumination. Wired RGB adds configurable lighting but still requires a USB-C connection. Wireless RGB supports Bluetooth, a supplied 2.4GHz receiver and USB-C wired operation. Each is offered in black or white; do not assume every model includes wireless or RGB.
How do you set it up on Windows?
Connect the keypad to a Windows computer with the USB-C cable. Follow the official SikaiCase software setup guide, map each key and the three knob actions, test the shortcuts in the destination application, then save the mapping to onboard memory. Confirm the hardware is recognized before disconnecting the cable.
Can you use it on a Mac?
The product instructions require programming on Windows over USB-C first. Once the mapping is saved in onboard memory, a compatible Mac can use the already configured commands. This is not a claim that the Windows setup utility runs directly on macOS; Windows-specific shortcuts may need a Mac-appropriate mapping.
Does it keep settings when disconnected?
Yes, the listing describes onboard memory for saved configurations. Configure first by wire; wireless users can then switch to Bluetooth or the included 2.4GHz receiver. The wireless connection itself does not automatically configure the keypad.
What does hot-swappable mean here?
The product describes hot-swappable mechanical switches and replaceable keycaps. That can help customize key feel without soldering, but you still need compatible replacement parts; neither switch replacement nor RGB changes the mapped software commands.
FAQ
Does a wired-only model work via Bluetooth? No. Does every version glow? No. Is the receiver included with Wireless RGB? Yes. Can a knob control volume? You can assign a supported media function. Is this a normal full keyboard? No, it is a programmable accessory. Do I need software running permanently? The mapping saves onboard. Can I use it with Mac immediately out of the box? Configure on Windows first, per current listing.
Purchase checklist
Decide whether wireless is essential, whether you want RGB, and which shortcuts you can create using the supplied configuration workflow. Verify the exact selected variant and software link before checkout.