- Although the keyboard and Mac are paired automatically via Bluetooth, you need to use the cable for once. Following this, enjoy a month of relief from frequent connections. First, You need to turn the Magic Keyboard ON.
- 2017 Edit: As mentioned in other (newer) answers, there are iPhone apps available that can act as Bluetooth keyboards from the Mac. I've been using Typeeto myself. My original answer should be considered quite out of date now. I'd recommend using the dedicated Bluetooth keyboard if it's not too much hassle, as it's currently the most elegant.
- Jun 06, 2020 2020 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard. Credit: Apple. Short answer, yes. Though I prefer traditional laptops over tablets with keyboards (because I can get more done, more quickly on a laptop) that.
Photo: Cult of Mac You can use any USB keyboard with the iPad and iPhone, but you’ll need a dongle to actually connect it. Apple’s Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter does the trick. Armed with this.
Keyboards that have you covered.
iPad keyboards provide a great typing experience and lightweight, durable protection for your iPad. And they attach to iPad magnetically — no need for switches, plugs, and pairing. The Magic Keyboard delivers even more with a floating design, backlit keys, and a built‑in trackpad.
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Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air. It features a great typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB‑C port for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection. The Magic Keyboard features a floating cantilever design, allowing you to attach it magnetically and smoothly adjust it to the perfect viewing angle for you.
Keyboard For Ipad Air
Compatible with
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st and 2nd generation)
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Comfortable typing
Full‑size, backlit keys and a scissor mechanism with 1 mm travel for quiet, responsive typing.Built‑in trackpad
Designed for Multi‑Touch gestures and the cursor in iPadOS.Floating cantilever design
Smooth angle adjustability delivers the perfect viewing angle.Front and back protection
Folds into a case to provide front and back protection for traveling.
Smart Keyboard Folio
The Smart Keyboard Folio is a full‑size keyboard when you need one, and it provides front and back protection when you don’t. Simply attach it and start typing.
Compatible with
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st and 2nd generation)
Two viewing angles
Switch between two viewing angles ideal for whatever you’re doing.Front and back protection
Provides lightweight, front and back protection.
Smart Keyboard
The Smart Keyboard is a full‑size keyboard made for iPad. It delivers a comfortable typing experience wherever you are and converts into a slim, durable front cover when you’re on the go.
Compatible with
- iPad (7th and 8th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5‑inch
Type or watch
Folding design enables different configurations for typing email messages or watching videos.Lightweight cover
Provides slim, durable front protection.
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iPad Pro
The ultimate iPad experience.
New iPad Air
Powerful. Colorful. Wonderful.
New iPad
Delightfully capable. Surprisingly affordable.
iPad mini
Small in size. Big on capability.
Keyboards that have you covered.
iPad keyboards provide a great typing experience and lightweight, durable protection for your iPad. And they attach to iPad magnetically — no need for switches, plugs, and pairing. The Magic Keyboard delivers even more with a floating design, backlit keys, and a built‑in trackpad.
Find the right keyboard for you.
Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air. It features a great typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB‑C port for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection. The Magic Keyboard features a floating cantilever design, allowing you to attach it magnetically and smoothly adjust it to the perfect viewing angle for you.
Compatible with
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st and 2nd generation)
Comfortable typing
Full‑size, backlit keys and a scissor mechanism with 1 mm travel for quiet, responsive typing.Built‑in trackpad
Designed for Multi‑Touch gestures and the cursor in iPadOS.Floating cantilever design
Smooth angle adjustability delivers the perfect viewing angle.Front and back protection
Folds into a case to provide front and back protection for traveling.
Smart Keyboard Folio
The Smart Keyboard Folio is a full‑size keyboard when you need one, and it provides front and back protection when you don’t. Simply attach it and start typing.
Compatible with
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd and 4th generation)
- iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st and 2nd generation)
Two viewing angles
Switch between two viewing angles ideal for whatever you’re doing.Front and back protection
Provides lightweight, front and back protection.
Smart Keyboard
The Smart Keyboard is a full‑size keyboard made for iPad. It delivers a comfortable typing experience wherever you are and converts into a slim, durable front cover when you’re on the go.
Compatible with
- iPad (7th and 8th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5‑inch
Type or watch
Folding design enables different configurations for typing email messages or watching videos.Lightweight cover
Provides slim, durable front protection.
Accessories that let you make iPad your own.
Explore keyboards, cases, covers, Apple Pencil, AirPods, and more.
Find the right iPad for you.
iPad Pro
The ultimate iPad experience.
New iPad Air
Powerful. Colorful. Wonderful.
New iPad
Delightfully capable. Surprisingly affordable.
iPad mini
Small in size. Big on capability.