Do you have to connect every time? So my question is, does the keyboard connect automatically and will I end up mashing random keys holding it like this?
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It does connect automatically after the first keypress in about 2 seconds. (The Bluetooth indicator flashes while connecting then stays on when connected.) If you want to use the iPad vertically and open the case all the way, you can turn the keyboard to "off" so it won't automatically connect while you're holding it.
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I have and I did. The problem I always ran into was when I tried to connect Bluetooth keyboard and mouse separately. It always caused extreme lag or "ghost typing"...For now this is the best option to have both keyboard and a mouse pad via one Bluetooth connection
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after you turn on the keyboard and push the connect button, then a pop-up screen comes up its paired. then press keyboard name on the screen, now it's connected
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i am like you with this problem. my keyboard synch for about a month and worked good. after that time period, i haven't to synch or type with it. there must be a design problem with this keyboard. sorry you purchase it.
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I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect properly for longer than a few minutes. I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect... » Read More I had the same problem. It seems to work for me if I turn the power off in-between each use--meaning when I'm done working I turn it off and then turn it back on when I'm ready to use again. I've found that I need to do this if I have not used the keyboard for longer than an hour. Additionally, I always need to do this if I move my laptop to another room and then bring it back to my desk. This is an unfortunate problem because I really like the keyboard, except for this problem. BTW, I purchased the Bluetooth Sculpt Mouse at the same time, and I've never been able to get it to connect properly for longer than a few minutes. « Show Less
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Did you charge the keyboard? The connections is easy. I charged the keyboard for a couple of hours the first time, then i turn it on, went to settings, turn on Blutooth, the Ipad began to scan for bluetooth connections, the "Bluetooth Keyboard" appears, type the password and it's ready to work. When you are not using it for a long time, you just have to push down any key for a couple of seconds and it connects automaticly. Good Luck!
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Genalee,I bought a Logitech K400r wireless keyboard for my pi. I found however that the wirelesss for the keyboard and the wireless module that comes with the kit interfer with one another. Currently, I have the pi connected directly to the internet through wire. I know that there are ways to shift the channels on the keyboards and wireless so that they dont interact, but I haven't spent any time with that. At present, I actual access the pi through ssh and don't really use either the keyboard or wireless directly. To get this set up, I did have to use the ethernet connection and the keyboard to set up the pi.Eric Genalee,I bought a Logitech K400r wireless keyboard for my pi. I found however that the wirelesss for the keyboard and the wireless module that comes with the kit interfer with one another. Currently, I have the pi connected directly to the internet through wire. I know that there are ways to shift the channels on the keyboards and wireless so that they dont interact, but I haven't spent any time with that. At present, I actual access the pi through ssh and don't really use either the keyboard or wireless directly. To get this set up, I did have to use the ethernet connection... » Read More Genalee,I bought a Logitech K400r wireless keyboard for my pi. I found however that the wirelesss for the keyboard and the wireless module that comes with the kit interfer with one another. Currently, I have the pi connected directly to the internet through wire. I know that there are ways to shift the channels on the keyboards and wireless so that they dont interact, but I haven't spent any time with that. At present, I actual access the pi through ssh and don't really use either the keyboard or wireless directly. To get this set up, I did have to use the ethernet connection and the keyboard to set up the pi.Eric « Show Less
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Normal but if the blue tooth doesn't work the keyboard won't either. I was able to connect one time only
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My husband is the one that uses the keyboard . He hasn't had any trouble with the keyboard. It works great. Maybe you received one that is not good.
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I've never seen any lag in my keyboard once I have it connected to my Lenovo tablet. It seems like it's just as quick as the wired keyboard on my desktop.
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connecting the keyboard is tricky and has to be placed just right once you connect use the charger to charge both units at once. Or trying charging the tablet and key board separately then join together. I love mine and use it all the time. I hope this helps
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The keyboard connects to your computer via USB connection. There are no auxiliary USB ports on the keyboard for other devices to connect to, though.
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Look at some of my other answers and you will see the name of the keyboard that I bought to go with mine (I don't remember the name right off hand)...but, once you buy the keyboard...you just plug it in when you want to use it! It works very easily.
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I never got one of this brand because they were out of stock and wound up getting the one from Poetic. It looks exactly the same - probably all from the same manufacturer with different branding. You have to be a little bit patient. Make sure you have pushed and held down for a few seconds the button to the right of the on/off switch on the keyboard after you have turned it on. Settings has to say it is "paired" not merely connected. When everything is working, the blue light on the keyboard does not flash; after pairing, wait until it stops flashing, then try it again. Hope this helps.
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Once the keyboard and tablet are paired, it is not necessary to go through the process again. I just make sure the tablet's bluetooth is turned on and turn the keyboard power on whenever I want to use it. I have been pleased with the way the keyboard works and think you will enjoy it.
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as long as bluetooth and keyboard is turned on it should connect automatically
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im typing on it right now with my 2012 macbook air...i have my macbook hooked up to an external monitor and whenever i put it to sleep and then turn it back on its not connecting with the keyboard and i am unable to enter my password. so for now i need to open up my macbook and type the password on the laptop keyboard to log on...but once logged in the keyboard connects and works fine.