I don't own a Bluetooth. Can I use the keyboard without one? Do I have to connect the keyboard to anything else, such as my cell phone?
1665726
The keyboard has a built in Bluetooth that will automatically sync with the Kindle HDX Fire. Real easy.
1665727
You have to own a device (tablet, smart phone, computer) that has a built in Bluetooth and will connect wirelessly to the keyboard. They will pair each other and work as long as there is a connection between the two. You don't need to buy a separate Bluetooth device to make it work. Just be sure your devices are Bluetooth capalbe. I am typing this on an ipad with a keyboard that is operating via the Bluetooth connection. I hope this helps answer your question.
1665728
most new kindles have bluetooth, but you need bluetooth for the keybored to work sorry
1665729
Not a problem. The Kindle is bluetooth enabled and the keyboard will connect directly to it. Super easy.
1665730
I love my keyboard. I don't think you have to have Bluetooth to use it. It connects to my Kindle Fire through WiFi I think. I have a WiFi router at home and it works great. I never turn on my Bluetooth to use it at all. You'll like this keyboard and the case it comes in. I do.
1772433
Yes, it will work without the keyboard. I took my keyboard off to try it and it will work fine.
131586
When I got the keyboard case, I charged it first. Then I paired it with my tablet. Now, I enable Bluetooth on my tablet and then immediately switch on the keyboard. It has always connected when used this way. I am typing on the keyboard now.
1830305
Ok, I returned this product but I will try to help you to the best of my ability. 1. Make sure your phones bluetooth is set to on and discoverable. 2. Turn the keyboard on, there should be a key or a button on the bottom/side either on the keyboard or next to the charger port and press it so that the keyboard is in sync mode. 3. The keyboard bluetooth should pop up on your phones screen and then you follow the process. It should prompt for a security code which I believe is factory set to 0000. This is a standard bluetooth set up for most devices. Hope this helps. Let me know how you make out.
1009494
I've connected it to other devices, though this keyboard has iDevice specific function keys. Many work, some do not. As far as the basic keyboard, though, you should be good to go there.
666160
Thank you for your inquiry, this keyboard use Bluetooth 2.0 Standard, bluetooth 4.0 device also can get connect with this keyboard.
1751842
sorry. please use the keys on the keyboard. The manuals are for many different models keyboards. Please just refer to the bluetooth connection instrustions.Thanks
710454
I think you have to actually turn off the bluetooth on the ipad in order to use the keyboard on the ipad. I'm not sure because I'm not using this keyboard as it doesn't work properly for me. It keeps repeating letters so I no longer use it.
2105831
I'm not sure you can use a different type of external keyboard besides Bluetooth. The onscreen keyboard is very good, but I know it's awkward to type on a flat surface. The tablet has a really pretty good writing-to-text function, so you could always just use that.
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My doesn't work with bluetooth. I tested it and my bluetooth doesn't detect it. There are other ten keys that are specifically advertised to work with bluetooth. Try a search for 'bluetooth ten key'. Hope this helps.
404984
On screen or you can purchase a Bluetooth keyboard. I did and it works great!
1126452
No bluetooth. It would only be useful for headphones since the keyboard is virtually always attached. (if you're not planning on using this with keyboard attached, pick another 10" tablet). It does have a microphone and a port for a headset. The sound always struck me as adequate, but I don't have very demanding ears. The biggest caveat is that it requires a proprietary charger. It charges *very* quickly, but you cannot use a generic usb charger.
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On mine, I have to Turn on the Bluetooth, then press the pairing button...it will blink and then mine comes up with a message to type in like a 4 digit number and then the keyboard stays paired. Eve after it is turned off. Hope this helps.
11047
no theres no bluetooth, i brought a key board that pluged into it. i sent it all back i had problems with mine freezing up.
1877091
Yes, it simply connects with bluetooth. However this keyboard is apple-centric. For example, the "delete" key erases characters to the left of the cursor. To erase characters to the right of the cursor you need to press fn-Del, which is on the very top right with the function keys. You may find other more significant annoyances connecting to microsoft - I use it for my android phone and it works fine. M
2273841
This is keyboard uses a blue tooth connection (wireless), so you don't need any connectors. I have a Nook HD+9 and it works great with mine! I have been very well pleased with my purchase.
1955561
This keyboard has a connector you plug into your USB port. It is not bluetooth. Has good response and feel to it. IMO: If you have the extra USB port to spare its worth it versus the more expensive bluetooth models