Firmware and JSON Files of the Keychron HE and HE 8K series keyboards
This blog includes firmware and JSON files for the Keychron HE series keyboards.
Keyboard Firmware
Q HE series
Q0 HE:
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 17, 2025
-Fixed the issue in the previous version where the backlight would remain off after a reset if it had been turned off before.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on June 3, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
Q1 HE:
*Firmware version 1.3.0 updated on May 19, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode.
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration.
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*Firmware version 1.2.0 updated on October 24, 2024
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 23, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on November 13, 2024
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 20, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on December 26, 2024
Q2 HE:
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 20, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on August 28, 2024
Q3 HE:
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 19, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode.
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration3. Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*Firmware version 1.2.0 updated on May 28, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on October 31, 2024
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 20, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on October 29, 2024
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 20, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 12, 2024
Q4 HE:
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 23, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on August 29, 2024
Q5 HE:
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 19, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.2.0 updated on May 28, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on October 31, 2024
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 21, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 21, 2024
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 21, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 19, 2024
Q6 HE:
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 19, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.2.0 updated on May 28, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on February 7, 2025
-Added snap click and LKP function.
*Firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 21, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on February 7, 2025
-Added snap click and LKP function.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on February 7, 2025
-Added snap click and LKP function.
Q12 HE:
*Firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 19, 2025
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*Firmware version 1.1.0 updated on May 29, 2025
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
Q HE 8K series
Q1 HE 8K:
*Firmware version 1.0.1 updated on June 4, 2025
-Change the default function of the 3-way switch from polling rate to profile.
-Remove the profile and polling rate combination key function
-Change the default polling rate from 1K to 8K.
Q3 HE 8K:
*Firmware version 1.0.0 updated on May 30, 2025
Q6 HE 8K:
*Firmware version 1.0.1 updated on June 20, 2025
-Added debounce function which can be configured through launcher.
-Optimized quick triggering of advanced mode.
K HE
K2 HE：
*firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 17, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.2.0 updated on May 24, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB / Mixed RGB lighting effect modes.
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration.
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on October 31, 2024.
*firmware version 1.2.1 updated on June 21, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on November 5, 2024.
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 21, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.0.1 updated on December 2, 2024.
K4 HE：
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 17, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on May 30, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on November 14, 2024.
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 23, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly."
*firmware version 1.0.1 updated on March 24, 2025.
-Optimized the intermittent random key activation issue occurring during device inactivity.
K6 HE：
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 18, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on May 29, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on July 14, 2025.
K8 HE：
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 17, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on May 30, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on December 20, 2024.
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 23, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 23, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
K10 HE：
*firmware version 1.1.1 updated on June 17, 2025.
-Fixed some bugs related to per-key/mixed RGB lighting.
-Fixed an issue where the backlight would not turn on after a factory reset if the backlight was previously turned off, requiring another reset to function properly.
*firmware version 1.1.0 updated on May 30, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on December 13, 2024.
*firmware version 1.0.0 updated on June 23, 2025.
-Add Per-key RGB/Mixed RGB lighting effects mode
-Add Caps Lock indicator light configuration
-Add configuration options for backlight off, matrix scan off, and Bluetooth disconnection timeout in wireless mode.
JSON Files
Q HE series
Q HE 8K series
K HE series
We recommend using the Launcher to update your firmware (see this blog How to Use the Launcher Web App to Flash Firmware for Your Keyboard for steps). If the launcher fails to flash the keyboard firmware, you can try manually downloading the QMK toolbox and keyboard firmware by following these steps:
How to flash the keyboard firmware with the QMK toolbox
1. Slide the toggle to Cable / Wired mode and plug in power cable to your keyboard.
2. Download the keyboard firmware (see above on this page) and download the QMK Toolbox. (If the download link below does not work, use this link: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases)
3. Unplug the cable from the keyboard.
4. Open the QMK Toolbox.
5. Remove the space bar keycap to find the reset button on the left side of the space bar switch on the PCB.
6. Press and hold the reset button, and plug in the power cable simultaneously. Do not release the reset button till the QMK Toolbox display in yellow words "***DFU device connected". This indicates that your keyboard has entered into DFU mode.
7. Click open and choose the firmware. Click the Flash button. It will start flashing. (Note: Do NOT unplug the power cable while it's flashing.)
8. Wait a few seconds and when you see the content below, it means the keyboard has flashed successfully factory reset.
If VIA can't pair with your Keychron QMK keyboard after you tried flashing, you need to follow these steps:
1. Reconnect your keyboard power cable.
2. If VIA still doesn’t pair together after you reconnect the power cable, download the keymap JSON file (see above on this page).
3. Open online VIA.
Step 1: Turn on "Show Design tab" on "SETTINGS" tab.
Step 2: Click on "Design" tab, then click on "Confirm".
Step 3: Drag the JSON file into the “Design” tab on the VIA.
Step 4: A window will pop out after you drag the JSON file, please click on your keyboard model and then click on "Connect".
4. VIA should pair together with the keyboard now.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards (e.g.: K2 Pro, K8 Pro, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q1 Max, S1, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as it's highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of K Pro, Q, Q Max, S and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer PAID service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).