[Q] Using Apple or other Bluetooth keyboards?

[tk_xda]

I tried to pair the touchpad with my Apple Bluetooth keyboard and it could not find any Bluetooth keyboards. Does is work with any non-HP keyboards? Should I be worried my bluetooth radio is broken (needing warranty)? Do I need to buy the HP keyboard?

Thanks

 

[tk_xda]

I updated to the latest web os 3.0.2 and still have this issue. Any ideas?

 

[djliquid]

I updated to the latest web os 3.0.2 and still have this issue. Any ideas?

I tried as well - no luck.

It sees my Apple BT keyboard.

Asks for Passkey. I don't think I have one - did you get that far?

 

[djliquid]

nm, i got it to successfully pair. Basically when it asks for the Passkey you have the enter 8 digits...

and then it'll spin - then you enter that on the keyboard and press Enter and for me it worked.

With the Apple compact aluminum BT keyboard. it's kind of delayed so maybe I need to charge my batteries on the kb.

it's definitely working though.


http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1809

 

[Nomedias]

Success with Logitech MX5000

Last night I successfully paired my 32GB Touchpad with a 6 year old Logitech MX5000 keyboard. It was nice to have a full sized keyboard when I had alot of typing to do.

 

[jmbradd]

i'm interested in this due to the release of that upcomming thinkpad keyboard that will go with the thinkpad tablet. Was planning on buying one but seeing as I now have a tablet which works perfectly fine for what I will be doing (writing scouting reports) I may just see about the keyboard.

I was trying to get my wii mote to pair but it would not. From what I understand, the bluetooth stack in the touchpad is extremely limited.

 

[advocate2]

I got it to work with the Verbatim folding portable BT keyboard.

 

[sowazit2you]

If anyone is looking for a mini bluetooth keyboard that works I can confirm that this one works great http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-bluetooth-keyboard-for-android-wince-nokia-symbian-s60-cellphones-black-37863 And its only $18.70, the placement of a few of the symbols like the arrow keys take a while to get use to, but it works great and you can thumb type quite easily on it.

Edit: I found what looks like the same one on ebay for $11.88, not sure if you can post links to ebay here so just search "Ultra Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard For PC PS3 PDA" and you will find it.

 

[the_rogue]

I just got my Touchpad to pair with my old, folding Dell Axim keyboard. Works pretty well too.

The trick was a 4 digit code entered on both the Touchpad and the keyboard.

 

[DJTaurus]

Last night I successfully paired my 32GB Touchpad with a 6 year old Logitech MX5000 keyboard. It was nice to have a full sized keyboard when I had alot of typing to do.

Ι also have a logitech wave pro keyboard.Which code did you enter?

 

[Vampir1c]

Does anyone know if a bluetooth case keyboard like thishttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Ipad-Leather-Case-And-Bluetooth-Keyboard-/300570582168?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item45fb671c98#ht_4233wt_1139 will work? Or if anything can anyone provide feedback of a keyboard/case similar to this which worked on their touchpad? Thanks

 

[DJTaurus]

I just got my Touchpad to pair with my old, folding Dell Axim keyboard. Works pretty well too.

The trick was a 4 digit code entered on both the Touchpad and the keyboard.

Which is??...i mean touchpads 4 digit BT code...

 

[kumaton]

I scooped up an Adesso BT keyboard/case intended for an IPad at Compusa the other day, and was able to successfully pair. I've posted my method in another thread but will post it again in here because I first came in here seeking the way and didn't find it .

www adesso com - under ipad2 keyboards

The Bluetooth Keyboard. - In order to pair with this thing, you must
- turn on bluetooth on Keyb and touchpad
- search for keyboards in bluetooth prefs
- put in a key on the touchpad screen

I used `12345678"

- then type the same on the keyboard (NOTE* You will not see any prompts on the screen, just type "12345678" and press enter. ) This was how I got it to sync and have been able to repeat it . SYNC

 

[gavtaylor]

I was able to pair mine with a Motorola Bluetooth Keyboard (came with my old Atrix), it asked for a 4 digit passkey, I entered 0000 and it let me thorough.

none of the function keys work but all the generic keys do so will do for now.

 

[bakerk]

I had no problem pairing with my Zaggmate and the bonus is that the iPad is the same size so I can dock it for typing and put them together for transport

 

[aneelmaan]

I paired my Apple Bluetooth keyboard with the Touchpad and it works great. I wish the volume keys and all that stuff would work too, but I guess just being able to type fast is good enough. So here were the steps I took to pair it

1. While keyboard is off, hold power button until it goes into pairing mode (the light starts blinking a bit).
2. On Touchpad, search for wireless keyboards and select "Apple Wireless Keyboard".
3. On Touchpad type in any password you want (I used a 4 number pin).
4. Right after you click OK on the Touchpad, type the same password in on the keyboard and click the enter key after. After this, the keyboard should be paired DDDD

 

[Krshaw18]

I just bough a Bluetooth keyboard for iPad, its a folding leather protective case. It works great. To get it to pair just enter 12345678 on the password and hit enter. If that doesn't work also hit 12345678 on the keyboard and enter. Its just a bummer that the arrow keys do not allow you to scroll down web pages, but great for taking notes or composing emails!