[Q] Bluetooth keyboard

[EM_shift]

I have connected a Apple bluetooth keyboard to my Tab. That together with a small plastic stand works very fine.

but I am not able to use the local language charachters on the keyboard. Just gives me /;- when I click the Norwegian local chars ØÆÅ.

Anybody knows how this work in Android ? I have selected Norwegian layout on both input (keyboard) and device.

Is it the Bluetooth driver that controls this things ?

 

[trondjl]

i have the same issue with my dinovo mini

 

[tiptoekirk]

Anyone have any idea when the Samsung keyboard will be released??

 

[chrisreese]

Yes, I want the Samsung keyboard also, but it doesn't appear to be available in the states yet.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab using XDA App

 

[je2345]

Its available at Verizon stores for $80.

Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App

 

[ConceptVBS]

While your at it, why not get a bluetooth mouse as well?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNw1Pe8dtCI

 

[tiptoekirk]

I connected my Apple Magic Mouse to my Tab this evening and i was really impressed by it. I may go out and buy the Apple keyboard to go along with it just for the hell of it...

 

[dwelch]

Has anyone been able to connect a BT keyboard to the Verizon Tab? I can pair my Think Outside keyboard, but it doesn't connect.

I believe the BT profiles for headsets and HID aren't installed. Is there a way to add them?

Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App

 

[flsts]

I have a headset working for music only but no luck with a mouse or keyboard.

 

[mwallon]

I have connected a Apple bluetooth keyboard to my Tab. That together with a small plastic stand works very fine.

but I am not able to use the local language charachters on the keyboard. Just gives me /;- when I click the Norwegian local chars ØÆÅ.

Anybody knows how this work in Android ? I have selected Norwegian layout on both input (keyboard) and device.

Is it the Bluetooth driver that controls this things ?

Hi did you find any solution with the special charaters issue? I have the same problem with my swedish apple keyboard.

/magnus

 

[makami19]

Long click the device in the bluetooth menu and select to use as an hid device. worked great for me.

 

[risq]

Got the Keyboard here in the UK and I have to say it's great.

It's also only £39.99 at the moment instead of the £79.99 RRP. Might buy a few more and sell them on if it's a UK only thing at the moment.

The build quality is great as well. Well worth a purchase!

 

[flsts]

Long click the device in the bluetooth menu and select to use as an hid device. worked great for me.

That menu choice does not exist on the Verizon version.

 

[makami19]

That menu choice does not exist on the Verizon version.

It worked on my buddies vzn tab. Once you pair it, long click and choose options. There are two boxes; ok ne to connect, and one to use as an hid device.

 

[tabusr]

It worked on my buddies vzn tab. Once you pair it, long click and choose options. There are two boxes; ok ne to connect, and one to use as an hid device.

I have a Tab from Verizon, and all I get when long-clicking on the keyboard after pairing, is "Connect" and "Unpair". No "Use as a HID Device". Clicking "Connect" does nothing. :-\

Pathetic, VZW... really pathetic.

 

[getupkid1985]

Anyone have any pictures or video they can share of bluetooth keyboards in use?

 

[Asori]

I have a Tab from Verizon, and all I get when long-clicking on the keyboard after pairing, is "Connect" and "Unpair". No "Use as a HID Device". Clicking "Connect" does nothing. :-\

Pathetic, VZW... really pathetic.

I have a Verizon Tab as well.

Same issue.

 

[hyann]

I have a Verizon Tab as well.

Same issue.

I second that. I have my bt keyboard ready but verizon is not. Sucks.

 

[flsts]

Go to the Verizon Community Forum and add to the thread I started. They say they know it is an issue and will fix it but nothing has happend for a month. No updates and no schedule. The thread is here - communityDOTvzwDOTcom/t5/Other-Android-Devices/Bluetooth-broken-on-Verizon-Galaxy-Tab/td-p/336065

Replace the DOT with .

 

[Guitar4Him]

I have a Galaxy Tab (T-Mobile). Recently, I got a Freedom Pro bluetooth keyboard and a Micro$oft bluetooth mouse. Both paired up and work good with the tab. I did discover that, when you want to use both, it's best to connect the mouse first, then the keyboard. Some of the "special keys" on the keyboard don't work....most annoying..."Home and End". I plan to email the Freedom Pro folks about this.

The Freedom Pro keyboard is really nice. It comes with a leather (well, at least, it looks like leather) carrying case and is very portable. I was also pleased to find that I was able to use it with my PS3...no more on-screen keyboard! The Micro$oft mouse also comes with a carrying case.

T-Mobile Tabs rock!

Ken