How long do the batteries have to charge in the key zagg keyboard?
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The battery once charged last a long time. I use it a lot but don't charge it that often. I would say I can go a month at least without charging it. My problem with the Zagg is that my ipad always slips out of the holder when I am watching or typing on the left side. The first one I had did the same thing but not right away. I liked it and bought another one but it is doing that right from the get go now. I won't buy another one for that reason but will look for another brand. But the battery is very good. Hope that helps.
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If you have to charge it and you plug it in and both lights or on the y. Stay on till the charge is complete and when they go out the charge is done. Some times over night or maybe just a hour or so depends how drained it is.
276345
As a "moderate" user, I charge mine about once a week. It lasts impressively long.
276346
I have charged my keyboard maybe once since I got it in January- Its very infrequent and we use it OFTEN. Good luck with your decision.
1520125
Yes keyboard needs to be charged. To fully charge it takes 1 hour. Charging cable is supplied when you bought the leyboard
9915
It only takes a few hours the first time you charge it. Honestly, I got my keyboard a few months ago and have only had to charge it twice. This thing has a crazy long battery life.
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Plug in the usb cable into the keyboard and inot a computer that is turned on. Wait for the light to change color or go off. If the keyboard is low on power, it has taken mine 4 hours to recharge..
1605120
We have had no problems with our keyboard. My son just last night plugged his in for a charge after 3 days. To me it sounds like it might be defective.
849502
I don't recall seeing instructions on how long, but i left it charging about 3 hours. Both batteries are working fine!
188721
I believe the battery is for the keyboard. All I know is that I charge mine without taking anything out. Hope this helps.
421246
Hi. I charge the keyboard connecitng it to the PC USB port all night long and only once a week. I turn it off when I am not using it. I use the keyboard around two hours a day. Sometimes I use my iPhone charger to charge the keyboard (3 hours).
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Don't know what kind of battery, but I have not had to recharge since I got the keyboard in May 2014. I'm sure I've used it for over 30 hours.
998190
I can confirm that rechargeable AA batteries do work. I have some AmazonBasics ones that I've been using, and I haven't had to recharge the ones in the keyboard in what feels like years.
977595
The tablet and keyboard have separate batteries, I can charge the tablet without the keyboard, but when they are connected this keyboard does not drain the tablet battery and both are charged by the same cord. I can get 5-6 hours of use and sometimes more.
174530
The keyboard has it's own battery so It doesn't draw from the connected devices battery. Personally I see no difference in battery life when I have the keyboard connected and when I don't. If there is any difference its negligible
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No, there is no battery involved, it just runs off your tablet's mini USB port. I don't use mine enough to be able to tell just how much current it draws, but it seems like a very minimal amount; I've never drained my device while using the keyboard.
1465111
Yes, the keyboard needs to be charged. However, it seems to have a good sleep mode, so I haven't had to recharge it often, even when I accidentally left it on.
346152
You can use any AA batteries in the keyboard, rechargeables or otherwise. Just don't plug in the charging cable if you are using non-rechargeable batteries. You might have an explosion. Just unscrew the screw from the battery compartment cover on the back to remove batteries. One battery has a sticky plastic strip partially holding it down. I cut it off with scissors and refined it with a utility knife. Now I can remove and replace my batteries with ease. Battery compartment cover is flimsy and a bit of a challenge to put back on, but nothing major.
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No you don't have to charge this keyboard. It draws its power from the Surface, and that isn't much. The backlit keys go dark when you're not using them and then light up at a touch, so most of the time the Type Cover 2 isn't drawing power at all.
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I have only charged my keyboard occasionally. After the initial charge, by connecting the cable to any USB port on your computer, it has a fairly long operating time. I hope this helps.