Bluetooth keyboards and in particular Apple's Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad offer unparalleled typing comfort. So why not use one of these devices to write texts or respond to emails from your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to an Apple smartphone or tablet..
Why invest in a Bluetooth keyboard?
Both the iPhone and the iPad have touch-sensitive keyboards. Despite the progress made by the firm at the apple, these input devices are proving less pleasant to use than their physical counterparts. In addition, the mechanical keyboard or chicklet greatly improves typing speed.
If you have long texts to type or a lot of emails to manage, you will save a lot of time with a physical QWERTY or AZERT keyboard. And then with this accessory, you no longer risk being bothered by the auto-corrector or the predictive typing system..
Finally, another important point, most wireless keyboards offer keys dedicated to multimedia functions. With just one finger, you can skip to the next piece of music, lower or raise the sound and even launch your favorite email client.
Today we find products for all budgets and adapted to all needs. If you travel a lot and want to be able to use your keyboard on the go, you should prefer folding keyboards. For sedentary uses, there are Bluetooth input terminals capable of managing up to 3 devices at the same time (smartphone, tablet, smart TV, etc.)..
Pair a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPhone or iPad
No need to invest in a Bluetooth keyboard designed specifically for the iPhone or iPad. Any Bluetooth keyboard will do just fine. If you already have one and feel it's the perfect fit for your needs, keep your savings warm in your savings account.
Obviously, some Bluetooth keyboards have some refinements such as those that serve as protective cover for iPad. But beware, they are generally much more expensive and do not provide much in terms of ease of use.
Once you've selected the Bluetooth keyboard you want, all that's left is to configure it. And the good news is, the process for pairing a keyboard is the same as for other Bluetooth devices.
- Take your bluetooth keyboard
- Place the batteries in the space provided for this purpose or recharge the battery
- Then turn on your Bluetooth keyboard
- Make sure it is discoverable by other devices. Usually it suffices to launch the connection button for a few seconds
- A flashing light indicates that the accessory is ready for pairing
- If in doubt, please refer to your keyboard's user guide.
- Then go back to your iPhone or iPad
- Open the settings of your mobile device (smartphone or tablet)
- Click on the Bluetooth section
- Make sure the wireless function switch is turned on (the button should be green)
- Also check that the mention "now detectable as" appears well below the activation of the Bluetooth module
- Select the name of your keyboard in the Other devices section
- You will be asked to enter an authorization code
Here is your keyboard is now connected to your iPhone or iPad. You can enter text from any application. To do this, you just need to press your finger on a text field and type a sentence.
Note that the next time you use your Bluetooth keyboard you will not have to start the entire connection procedure again. All you have to do is turn on your input device for it to automatically connect to your Apple terminal.