How to Connect Your iPhone or iPad To A Keyboard

If you are wanting to use a physical keyboard to type on your phone or tablet, there is a way that you can connect the two.

You can connect a Bluetooth Keyboard to any device that has Bluetooth capabilities such as a smartphone, tablet, or even a TV. It only takes a simple few steps to get the Bluetooth connection set up between your keyboard and device you would like to type on.

Watch the video guide below or follow the steps in this post to have your keyboard set up in no time.

Step 1 – Navigate To Your Device’s Bluetooth Settings

First you should open your settings on the device you wish to connect to your keyboard. There should be a section in your device’s settings that is dedicated to Bluetooth. Make sure that your device is available to be located by Bluetooth devices if the option is present.

Step 2 – Activate Your Keyboards Bluetooth Connection

Any keyboard that has built-in Bluetooth capabilities will have a place on the keyboard where you can activate the Bluetooth connection. If you cannot find how to do this, check the instruction manual of your keyboard. Remember that your keyboard must be Bluetooth compatible as well. Not all wireless keyboards have Bluetooth capabilities.

Step 3 – Select Your Keyboard In Device Settings

Once you have activated your keyboards bluetooth connection sequence, you should see the keyboard appear in your device’s Bluetooth settings showing nearby Bluetooth devices. Once you select your keyboard, you may be prompted to type a few numbers on your keyboard followed by the “Enter” key to activate the connection.