Can the keyboard work if ipad in different case? Why does it have to be slammed shut?
2039995
As long as keyboard is near enough for bluetooth to operate and is opened it will work even if iPad is in a different case.
2039996
yes this is a blue tooth keyboard, so it will work if your ipad is in another case. If you don't close the keyboard then it will use the battery, so that is why it needs to be slammed shut.
2039997
Yes it will work, but the case will have to sit open, which may be awkward. I wouldn't recommend this device as ours stopped working after sixth months. It isn't sturdy and once the latch breaks, it becomes less sturdy.
1230583
No. It is essentially a keyboard with a magnetic hinge. Like a smart cover. Also the hinge does not allow for the iPad to remain upright like a laptop. It opens flat, but you can pull the iPad off of the hinge and place it into a groove toward the back of the keyboard in either portrait or landscape (vertically or horizontally).
1199625
The keyboard has a slot that the iPad sits in. It has a magnet that attaches it to the ipad so you can fold it shut like a book, but you can not fold it behind the iPad. I love mine. I hope this was helpful
701022
I have a fairly thick silicon skin on my iPad and they don't work with it. To be honest I don't put them together to use the keyboard. I'll type with the keyboard and walk around leaving my iPad on a table. I also will sit at a table typing and prop my iPad where I can see it. I enjoy having the flexibility. I was kind of annoyed about it at first but it doesn't bother me.
891640
Not really. The keyboard is part of the case that enfolds the ipad. It would be a hassle to change it all the time. Because it's wireless Bluetooth perhaps if the two ipads were beside each other the keypad might work both. Don't know - never tried.
830640
Kaylee,It does not appear to have an effect on either the iPad or case, although I have removed it only a few times. The case/keyboard is not large or heavy enough to require it when not using the keyboard.
508688
The keyboard doesn't remove, to be without the keyboard you have to take the iPad out of the case to use it or purchase a case that does not have the keyboard
255058
Oh. My iPad is fine. I bought the iPad way before this keyboard. And it is fine. It's the keyboard that won't work right. My iPad does have a code but its my very own personal one. It wasn't provided to me by the company
956168
No, this keyboard does not replace the need for case. The keyboard does connect to the iPad where it can close together, covering the screen of the iPad. However, you cannot use the keyboard while the iPad is in the case being that the case is a bit of an obstruction. I hope this answer helps. Good luck!
2120767
You can keep it in there, I find it keeps the iPad turned off better (if that makes sense) if you keep the keyboard in there. It's a really flexible system.
1659939
Yes. You just need to be careful of the keyboard so that the keys don't get damaged on a rough surface if they're exposed. You can easily shut the keyboard off and just use the ipad without the keyboard as well.
1101781
The "case" is attached to the keyboard. It's not separate. You simply snap your IPAD into the case. I hope I explained it clearly. I really enjoy the keyboard. However, the keys are very sensitive at times. Happy Holidays.
1819070
The keyboard and the frame into which the iPad is inserted are one piece and cannot be separated. You could (1) take the iPad out of the frame, not so easy, or (2) fold the entire assembly so that the keyboard is at the back of the iPad and you are using the iPad as a tablet. There are several videos among the amazon reviews.
655180
You have to use the slot. The keyboard only has magnetic connection to keep it with the ipad, there is nothing in the hinges that locks it to the ipad to hold it up
31621
The back of the iPad is not protected. The keyboard snaps on top of the iPad, and the back of the iPad is exposed underneath.I have not had any problem with it being that way.
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Yes. When the two are together it works like a book and the iPad can flip around 180 degrees and lay on the keyboard. When you no longer want to use the keyboard it can be removed (just turn Bluetooth off - switch is on the keyboard) and you're ready to go. Just remember when you do this the front of your iPad is no longer protected. It's still in the top case but the bottom (keyboard) has been removed. Hope this answers your question. :-)
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You do not have to move the keyboard at all. I typically do but not necessary. And it will nestle in that groove you see or stand up against the keyboard and it works fine. To me it is a solid case/keyboard combo. I had a belkin for my old iPad and this is better.