I hardly ever use my keyboard charged it fully a week ago and it's dead again. I have it off. Does the battery die without being turned on? Defective?
1650061
It does die without being on. I've had other keyboards do the same thing. It's not the product that's defective it would help if it would stay charged!
578815
Make sure that the magnet at the top of your case is not touching your screen. Also, the connection may not be as tight as it started out being. I have looked under the keyboard and there is not a battery. I would suggest jiggle lightly the part of the cord connecting keyboard to tablet. Just a slight movement to make it realize that something is plugged in. Also try not to use this keyboard port as a charger for your Tablet. I noticed that caused a problem also.
1053743
Hello! I absolutley love my keyboard. I actually haven't charged since I first got it a few weeks ago and it still works. So no u don't have to charge it often. It jus comes with a usb cord so you'd have to charge it with a computer unless u have the usb adapter that plugs into the wall. My phone charger has the piece that goes into the wall so that's what I use. Hope this helps
1072060
I've kept my mine plugged almost all the time since I got it unplugging it a few times to sit back and type. Have not had the keyboard die or any issues. This is seriously an excellent keyboard.
1922171
I don't believe there is an indicator when the keyboard is about to need recharging. It just stops working! Thankfully it charges relatively quickly.
1488360
Have not had that problem. You can kill the battery in a day easily if you leave the mouse on and use it and the keyboard frequently, but if we only use the remote, the charge will last weeks...even with occasional mouse and keyboard use.
616821
Mine has never done that ... I charge the keyboard often as there is no indicator light that warns of low power, maybe that will help you too.
2178010
Mine charged overnite. Do you get a blue light when your keyboard is turned on?
221749
I've been using mines for a week now and I had the same problem when I turned mines on. I was under the impression that the blue battery light meant that it was dying too. I think that just means that the keyboard is on when it flashes on. I turned it on and off until my iPad found it. There may be more clear instructions in the owners manual though. Goodluck!
545632
The only time you need to plug it in is when it's charging. Other than that you should be good to go. I don't really know how long the keyboard lasts without a charge because I rarely use my tablet or the keyboard. Sorry.
1758750
I have no problems with the keyboard. I notice you said that you removed the batteries and plug them back in, did you replace the batteries?
2271547
It is not charged up enough. I had the same issue and once I charged it, problem fixed! When it's plugged in, make sure the light comes on to indicate that it is charging. I absolutely love this keyboard. Don't give up on it.
189859
it has an internal battery - it comes with the cord which you connect the keyboard to a standard household outlet. basically the same as charging a cell phone. in fact, many cell phone cables will work with it also. i've plugged mine into the same car charger cord i use for my cell to enable charging while i drive. so far, i've found that the battery holds power for much longer than i'd expected before needing to be recharged. hope this makes a little bit of sense - i'm not much of an electronic whiz so my wording is not very "techy" : (
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I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level forced the Tablet to go to SLEEP.I returned the Tablet and Keyboard. I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level... » Read More I purchased the 8 + 8 hour Tablet & keyboard for use on long flights.The keyboard works only when fully charged! There is supposedly an 8 hour battery in the keyboard so I plugged it in. However, I find that the keyboard power plug is very loose and the battery will not charge unless you place a tape to hold it in place and continue adjustting until you see the charge light indictor ON.It take took a FULL DAY to fully charge both the Tablet and the keyboard. The next morning, I worked on the Tablet with the keyboard and watched Netflix. Sadly, after 4 hours the low battery level forced the Tablet to go to SLEEP.I returned the Tablet and Keyboard. « Show Less
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I would say No! I've had this for approx 1 year (got it for Christmas 2011) I didn't like the delay in having to put my hand over it for it to light up so I just left it plugged in all the time. The whole thing just died this weekend. I'm now looking into replacing the battery. Otherwise I love this keyboard. Well, not this cheapy keyboard I'm stuck using for now until I can get new batteries. ugh!
1105701
I have had the same issues, but it is better when the keyboard is fully charged.
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.