# ConsoleMouse keys and emergency key | ConsoleMouse

All ConsoleMouse keys on Windows, macOS and Linux: F10 control on and off, the emergency key, F11 fullscreen and F6 to F9 for situations.

Source: https://consolemouse.com/en/support/keys/

## Install

- [Install ConsoleMouse on Windows](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-windows/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on macOS](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-macos/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Linux](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-linux/)
- [Install ConsoleMouse on Raspberry Pi](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/install-raspberry-pi/)
## Set up

- [Set up ConsoleMouse and link your console](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/getting-started/)
- [Set up PS5 with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-ps5/)
- [Set up Xbox with ConsoleMouse](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/setup-xbox/)
## Use

- [TV Play and PC Play on every computer](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/modes/)
- [Play: TV Play and PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/play/)
- [The ConsoleMouse keys](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/keys/)
- [Picture options in PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/picture/)
- [Game profiles: keys and mouse per game](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/profiles/)
- [GTA VI with mouse and keyboard on PS5 and Xbox](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/gta-vi/)
## Help

- [Troubleshooting](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/troubleshooting/)
- [ConsoleMouse FAQ](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/faq/)
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# The ConsoleMouse keys

Short answer: F10 switches control between your computer and your console. The emergency key always works: Ctrl + Alt + Backspace on Windows and Linux, Control + Option + Delete on a Mac. F11 switches PC Play to fullscreen.

Updated: 2026-10-21

## Control on and off

- F10 turns control on and off. While it is on, your mouse and keyboard play on your console. When it is off, they work on your computer as usual.
- Emergency key on Windows and Linux: Ctrl + Alt + Backspace. Emergency key on a Mac: Control + Option + Delete. All buttons and sticks go neutral, pending mouse movement is dropped and your computer gets the mouse and keyboard back.
- Control also lets go when another window comes to the front or the connection drops. Press F10 when you are ready.
- On a MacBook press fn + F10, or switch on the standard function keys setting in macOS.
## Picture

- F11 switches the PC Play player between fullscreen and window.
- In PC Play, hold F1 to see the keys for the current situation. Shift + F1 pins the view. On a MacBook, hold fn + F1.
## Situations: F6 to F9

A profile can use different keys for each situation. In the GTA V profile for PS5, F6 is on foot, F7 driving, F8 menus and F9 flying. Getting into or out of a vehicle switches between on foot and driving by itself. If the game and ConsoleMouse disagree, use the situation keys to set it.

## PS5 buttons on the keyboard

- Home is the PS button. Hold it for a long press, for example to take over from the TV.
- F10, F6 to F9 and the emergency key are reserved in every profile and cannot be changed.
## In the PS5 menus

The mouse acts as the right stick, so it does nothing in most PS5 menus. Use WASD or the arrow keys and Enter there.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I get my mouse back?**

Press F10. In an emergency press Ctrl + Alt + Backspace, or Control + Option + Delete on a Mac. That always works and sets everything to neutral.

**Can I change the keys?**

Yes, the game keys under Games. The ConsoleMouse keys F10, F6 to F9 and the emergency key stay fixed, so you always have a way out.

**F10 mutes my MacBook. What now?**

Press fn + F10, or switch on the standard function keys setting in macOS.

## More help

- [TV Play and PC Play on every computer](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/modes/)
- [Play: TV Play and PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/play/)
- [Picture options in PC Play](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/picture/)
- [Game profiles: keys and mouse per game](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/profiles/)
- [GTA VI with mouse and keyboard on PS5 and Xbox](https://consolemouse.com/en/support/gta-vi/)
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